Addressing delegates at the BASW annual conference, Marcia Lawrence-Russell, said many social workers "tremble" at the prospect of being subject to a complaint.
Last year, there were more than 19 removals from the General Social Care Council (GSCC) register of social workers and numerous suspensions.
In that time more than 900 social workers sought support from BASW's advice and representation service. But in the first five months of this year, the number of social workers seeking similar advice has already topped 750.
Lawrence-Russell explained: "More members than ever are contacting the advice and representation service. Last year we averaged 67 referrals every month, this year it is more like 80".
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