We have developed a suite of guides and reference materials for social workers, employers and members of the public.
Code of Conduct in Practice
Download the complete Code of Conduct PDF here:
You can view the webpage description, download a brochure or a print-friendly PDF for each of these Codes of Conduct.
1. Social Media and Personal Beliefs
- View webpage: Social media use and personal beliefs
- Download as a brochure or as an A4 PDF.
Brochure: Social Media Use and Personal Beliefs
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2. Maintaining Personal & Professional Boundaries
- View webpage: Maintaining personal and professional boundaries
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Brochure: Maintaining Personal and Professional Boundaries
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3. Social Work Supervision
- View webpage: Social work supervision
- Download as a brochure or as an A4 PDF.
Brochure: Social Work Supervision
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4. Social Work Records
- View webpage: Social work records
- Download as a brochure or as an A4 PDF.
Brochure - Social Work Records
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5. Navigating Conflicts of Interest
- View webpage: Navigating conflicts of interest
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Brochure - Navigating Conflicts of Interest
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6. Confidentiality and Privacy
- View webpage: Confidentiality and privacy
- Download as a brochure or as an A4 PDF.
Brochure - Confidentiality and Privacy
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7. Complaints received by SWRB – guidance for social workers
- View webpage: Complaints received by SWRB – guidance for social workers
- Download an infographic diagram that shows the process.
Infographic - What do I do if a complaint is made against me?
Infographic - What happens when a complaint goes to the PCC?
Infographic - What happens if a case is referred to the Tribunal?
- Download as a brochure or as an A4 PDF.
Brochure: Complaints Received by SWRB - guidance for social workers
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8. Criminal charges – guidance for social workers
- View webpage: Criminal charges – guidance for social workers
- Download as a brochure or as an A4 PDF.
Brochure: Criminal Charges - guidance for social workers
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9. Criminal convictions – guidance for social workers
- View webpage: Criminal convictions – guidance for social workers
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Brochure: Criminal Convictions - guidance for social workers
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Print Resources
A3 – Code of Conduct
Postcard – “What You Can Expect From Your Social Worker’
Postcard - What You Can Expect From Your Social Worker
Poster A3 – “What You Can Expect From Your Social Worker”
Poster: What You Can Expect From Your Social Worker.
Poster: He aha oea ka puta i tō tauwhiro
Poster A3 – “Is Your Social Worker Registered?”
Poster: Is Your Social Worker Registered?
Poster: Kua whaimana rānei tō tauwhiro?
Social workers ‘thank you’ posters
Social Workers Ngā mihi Poster - Blue (Te Reo + English)
