The survey also reveals that nearly four in five (78 per cent) would support more resources being given to local authority children's social services.
Just over half (52 per cent) would recommend social work as a career for a family member or friend, compared to just 39 per cent of people who would recommend social work as a career for their own child.
The LGA said the findings reinforced the fears of council leaders that the fallout from the Baby P case will lead to a decline in respect for child social workers, an increase in departures from the profession and difficulty in attracting new candidates. This could increase the chances of child abuse being missed.
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