The idea for this group has organically grown from the BASW Independent Social Worker online FaceBook group, where people have been reaching out within the forum to share information, seek advice and guidance. Showing the need for a platform to discuss the positives and the issues impacting the fostering world. The responses have been very heartfelt and demonstrate the necessity of having a community support group, with a common theme of fostering assessments and the evolution of this work.
This Talk to SWU webinar session is an opportunity for members to meet new General Secretary Dave Callow and SWU Chair Chrissie Beatty. Additional guests will include SWU Treasurer and Northern Ireland Representative Gerry Madden and Campaign Collective founding member Simon Francis.
BASW Independents Local Networks provide an excellent opportunity to build professional links with other self-employed social workers in your area. These meetings are currently virtual and held on MS Teams.
This group meets on the 3rd Friday of every month. BASW Independents Local Networks provide a space to create and nurture valuable professional links with other self-employed social workers in your region.
These informal meetings are fully member-led and supported centrally by BASW, with the opportunity to share hot topics and collaborate on wider activities.
BASW Independents Local Networks provide an excellent opportunity to build professional links with other self-employed social workers in your area. These meetings are currently virtual and held on MS Teams.
This group meets quarterly on the 3rd Thursday of the month.
Join us for an opportunity to learn more about Ofsted’s consultation on proposed changes to the way children’s social care providers are inspected and regulated: Improving the way Ofsted inspects children’s social care - GOV.UK https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/improving-the-way-ofsted-in…
In response to feedback and growing concern from BASW members, BASW England is hosting a series of three interactive webinars that will explore the increasing levels of hostility and polarisation within our communities, across England and internationally. Developed in collaboration with BASW members, these sessions will provide a supportive and reflective space where participants can share experiences, learn from the latest research, and engage in meaningful discussion.
Huntington's disease is a rare, genetic, life-limiting neurological condition that can have a profound impact on individuals and families.
Join this free Huntington's Disease webinar to explore the new professional guideline for social workers, endorsed by BASW, and hear from Megan, a social worker, Huntington's Disease Association Ambassador and former young carer, as she shares her lived experience of navigating the social care system and supporting families affected by Huntington's disease.
Join BASW England for a special Hearing from Practice event with Colleen Simon, Head of Social Work, Social Care, Mental Capacity Act and Adult Safeguarding, as well as National Co-Chair of the Adult’s PSW Network & NHS Leads Network.
Colleen will share the story behind her career journey, the experiences that have shaped her leadership and insights from her current roles at the heart of social work, adult safeguarding and social care.
We are delighted to invite you to our next North Yorkshire BASW Branch meeting, where we will be joined by Jo Marriott, who will share her insights on the important and often complex relationship between domestic abuse and housing.
Jo brings a wealth of knowledge and experience from across housing, policing and support services. Having worked for 18 years within Local Authority services and 9 years with Leicestershire Police, she has developed a deep understanding of the challenges faced by individuals and families experiencing vulnerability, crisis and domestic abuse.
Hair strand testing is often requested by the courts. But how does it work, how reliable is it, and what does it actually show?
This session led by Dr Simon Flacks will seek to answer these and other questions. There will also be an opportunity to discuss your experiences of working with cases where hair stand testing has played a significant role.
This session will be a key learning opportunity for social workers who undertake court work with children, their parents and wider family.
David Woodhead, Associate Director of Research at the Centre for Mental Health and Associate Professor in Practice at Durham University, will talk about what anti racism means for social work practice.
Come and meet up in real life! This in person event will be an opportunity to meet in person with others interested in Social Work in Norfolk. All welcome.
This FREE informal event will be an opportunity to welcome in the new academic year and welcome new Social Work students beginning at UEA. Families and non-social work colleagues welcome.