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

Join more than 21,000 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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Campaign: Test, Access, Rights

BASW's campaign to secure changes to national Covid-19 guidance, in order to allow social workers regular and safe access to health and care settings

Find out more and show your support

Covid test

Featured news

Covid-19 and Vaccination: A BASW position statement

Social workers are a high priority for vaccination

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Featured event

Exploring the impact of witnessing trauma in UK Social Workers

Part of the Success in Social Work Webinar Series

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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