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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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Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) in Social Work

BASW is committed to ensuring social work is an inclusive profession that stands for a fairer, more equitable society – and challenges social injustice in all forms.

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Featured news

BASW UK call for evidence: Human rights in care settings

We are looking to hear from members about your experiences of human rights in care settings.

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Featured event

Managing Unseen Risk for Newly Qualified Social Workers - cohort 2

Part of BASW's Taught Skills Programme for NQSWs...

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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