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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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BASW service update

BASW services will be closed for a short period at the end of July / early August 2021, including the BASW/SWU advice and representation service

Featured news

Have your say on Health Education England Call for Evidence

Share your vision for social work over the next 15 years

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Featured event

BASW England member engagement event: Health and Care Bill – Hospital Discharge

You are invited to join a BASW England member engagement event to find out about the changes being proposed through the Health and Care Bill in relation to hospital discharge

Read more about BASW England member engagement event: Health and Care Bill – Hospital Discharge

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