A social worker’s duty of care is to promote the welfare of their clients and protect them from harm. This means that social workers must always act in the best interests of their clients and put their needs first. They must also take reasonable steps to safeguard their clients from harm and prevent them from coming to harm.
Social workers must always be aware of their duty of care and must never act in a way that could harmed their clients or put them at risk of harm. If a social worker has any concerns that their clients are at risk of harm, they must take action to protect them. This may include making referrals to external agencies or taking legal action.