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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

BASW launches Anti-Poverty Practice Guide

A guide to support the practice of social workers when working with people living in poverty

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Featured news

BASW response to the fast-tracked Spending Review 2019

Today’s Spending Review from the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Sajid Javid MP, was an urgent opportunity for decisive government intervention to tackle the social care crisis.

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Featured event

Digital Summit: Movement for Social Approaches in Mental Health Webinar

This webinar will enable social workers to look at different social approaches in mental health alongside key research and evidence

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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

Professional Development and Education (ProfDE)

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