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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

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BASW UK – A social work manifesto

Election 2019 is approaching and we are calling on parliamentary candidates from all parties to pledge their support for social workers and the children, adults and families who use services across the UK

BASW social work manifesto

Featured news

Social Work and Human Rights guides launched

To mark Human Rights Day on 10th December 2019 BASW has launched two documents

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Featured event

Recording with Care Training

Part of BASW's Professional Development & Education Taught Skills Programme...

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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

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