Benefits of BASW Membership
As a member, you will receive a range of benefits that will enable you to continue your development through conferences and seminars, networking opportunities and reference materials. We provide our members in working categories with £5 million of professional indemnity insurance cover and for those who sign up to our Independents Plus package an additional £5 million of public liability insurance.
Code of Ethics
BASW’s Code of Ethics for social work practice is the definitive set of principles for social work practice in the UK. Being a member means to also demonstrate good social work practice by following the Code of Ethics.
Protecting you at work
We are there for you when you need us, with specialist advice and support. Your membership includes £5 million insurance cover. You can also opt in to the Social Workers Union for free.
Professional development
BASW helps you stay up-to-date and informed through our superb range of sector-leading publications including Professional Social Work (PSW), British Journal of Social Work and Practice: Social Work in Action.
Networking
BASW has networks of local activity which means we are never far away when you need us or if you want to use your membership in order to reach like-minded professionals or further your professional development.
Unmissable events
BASW hosts and supports a number of conferences and seminars aimed at helping you with your practice and with your re-registration requirements.
Supporting Independent Social Workers
‘Independent’ and ‘Independent Plus’ insurance packages are available exclusively to BASW members. Fees are in addition to BASW membership subscriptions at £5 or £15.
Membership Benefits at a Glance ...
| PSW | Student | Newly qualified* |
Full | Independent | Independent+ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSW Magazine delivered to your door | ||||||
| Access to job vacancies online | ||||||
| Exclusive access to Online Content | ||||||
| Recognition – use MBASW after your name | ||||||
| A say in how we are run | ||||||
| Regular e-bulletins straight to your inbox | ||||||
| Regular policy and practice consultations | ||||||
| Access to special interest groups and branches | ||||||
| International identity as a professional Social Worker | ||||||
| Discounts on books, journals and events | ||||||
| Preferential annual conference invitations | ||||||
| Independents: listing in the online business directory | ||||||
Get Protected | ||||||
| Advice & Representation for employment and Care Council matters | ||||||
| £5 million Professional Indemnity Insurance | ||||||
| £5 million Public Liability Insurance | ||||||
Ways to join
Online
The quickest and easiest method is to join online using our secure website. The website will work out the fees for you automatically based on the information you provide and you will be able to complete your application by submitting your Direct Debit or credit card details.
Paper form
If you would prefer to fill in and send back the paper form, please download it and return it to: Membership, BASW, 16 Kent Street, Birmingham, B5 6RD.
