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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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Amazing social workers - thank you!

BASW is honoured to launch ‘Amazing Social Workers’ –a collective celebration of all social workers for World Social Work Month throughout March 2021.

Jackie Yaskey Amazing Social Worker 2021

Featured news

Asylum and Age Determination: Proposed Government Changes

The Home Secretary has today announced proposals for profound changes to the law and guidance in relation to asylum law and age determination

Read more about Asylum and Age Determination: Proposed Government Changes

Featured event

Current Issues in Drug Use and Treatment

Part of the Professionals in Practice Webinar Series

Read more about Current Issues in Drug Use and Treatment

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.

Read more about Local branches and networks

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