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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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Support a homeless shelter with a Christmas eCard this year

Share your festive wishes and support people facing homelessness by sharing our eCard and making a donation of your choice to the BASW JustGiving page
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Share your views to help develop good social work practice with older adults and those who have learning disabilities

BASW England and RiPfA are working on two projects to develop professional capabilities and continuous professional development (CPD) for social work with older people and adults with learning disabilities. Please share your views by taking our survey
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Featured news

The heart of social work

On behalf of BASW we would like to send festive wishes to all our members and social workers across the UK, and invite you all to send special thoughts to social workers working over the holiday period.

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Featured event

BASW England Webinar - Ethical Decision Making in Adult Social Care

The webinar titled ‘Ethical Decision Making in Adult Social Care’ is a chance for social workers to join the discussion around ethical decision making in relation to how adults and carers needs are...

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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

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Developing your career

Professional Development and Education (ProfDE)

Helping you meet your CPD and career progression requirements and aspirations, whatever your role or level

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Professional Capabilities Framework (PCF)

The PCF is a framework for the nine levels of social work in England

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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

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