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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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Social Work Employment Services

Exclusive umbrella service for BASW members

Featured news

BASW England to sponsor annual ‘Thank You Social Workers’ event

Maris Stratulis, National Director at BASW England, reflects on the incredible collective contribution of social workers in a year defined by the pandemic and the Black Lives Matter movement

Read more about BASW England to sponsor annual ‘Thank You Social Workers’ event

Featured event

Trauma Informed Practice

Join us for this introductory webinar on trauma informed practice

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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