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

Join more than 20,000 social work professionals committed to the highest standards of practice and ethics. BASW offers services that protect, support and develop your social work career

social work careers

Have your say - UK Social Worker: Wellbeing & Stress survey 2018

BASW and SWU are campaigning for improved professional work conditions and are encouraging all social workers to please complete this NEW short survey from Bath Spa University. We need your voices to know what is happening on the frontline!

Take the survey

Featured news

BASW Chair blog: Gerry Nosowska

I love seeing the passion of BASW members, hearing from members and member-involvement is what keeps BASW relevant and helpful.

Read more about BASW Chair blog: Gerry Nosowska

Featured event

BASW England Conference and Membership Meeting 2018

Friday, 7th September 2018 |Bristol| Keynote from Social Work England Chair, Lord Patel of Bradford OBE and new Chief Exec, Colum Conway...

Read more about BASW England Conference and Membership Meeting 2018

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.

Read more about Local branches and networks

Explore social work jobs

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

Tweets by BASW_UK

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

Developing your career

Professional Development and Education (ProfDE)

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