Sector leaders have welcomed the 15 recommendations set out in the taskforce's final report, which cover the training, career development and public perception of social work.
General secretary of children's services union Aspect John Chowcat said: "Today's report is historic and can make a fundamental difference to the status of the social work profession.
"These steps need additional resources to make them a reality and we expect all three major political parties to supply assurances that the funding to do this will be ring-fenced."
While the government has accepted all the recommendations and announced the establishment of a social work reform board, the sector is keen to see funding to back the proposals.
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