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The British Association of Social Workers (BASW) is the independent professional membership organisation for social work

Join more than 22,000 social work professionals committed to the highest standards of practice and ethics. BASW offers services that protect, support and develop your social work career.

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Holocaust Memorial Day 2022

Join us in marking Holocaust Memorial Day on 27 January 2022

Featured news

This Week in Westminster - Wednesday 26 January 2022

Kerri Prince, BASW UK Public and Political Affairs Lead, provides an update from Westminster

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Featured event

Assessing the quality of evidence and addressing concerns training for Practice Assessors

Part of BASW's Taught Skills Programme for Practice Assessors & Supervisors...

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Local branches and networks

Local branches and networks

Local branches and networks give you the opportunity to get involved with BASW at a local level.

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Explore social work jobs

For a comprehensive listing of social work jobs both around the UK and internationally

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Find out how one of the UK's fastest growing trade unions can support you

Developing your career

Social work training

Helping you meet your CPD and career progression requirements and aspirations, whatever your role or level

Professional Capabilities Framework (PCF)

The PCF is a framework for the nine levels of social work in England

Professional Social Work (PSW) and other leading titles

BASW publishes three leading titles: Professional Social Work (PSW), The British Journal of Social Work and Practice: Social Work in Action

Around the UK

Northern Ireland