Representing all of social work, social workers, students and NQSW's across Northern Ireland. Find groups, events and resources local to you as a social worker.
BASW 4 Nation Community of Practice - “Statutory mental health roles in the UK nations: negotiating human rights in the legal landscape”
BASW NI is pleased to announce the launch of its new Affiliate Membership offer in partnership with Queen’s University Belfast
Campaigns in Northern Ireland
Take a look at some of the activities and outcomes from campaigns in Northern Ireland and how you can get involved. Your voice inspires our campaigns.
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Discover the benefits of joining BASW for social workers in Northern Ireland
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Discover the benefits of joining BASW as a student in Northern Ireland. Get ahead on your course and chosen career with BASW's discounted membership
Get involved with BASW Northern Ireland
Social Work Professional Support Service
Offering peer to peer support for all social workers and social work students across Northern Ireland to talk through issues and develop their career, by getting support from a trained peer (funded by the Department of Health NI).
Independents local networks
BASW runs independent networks in Northern Ireland.
Special interest groups
Influence policy, promote effective practice and develop your career. Special Interest Groups (SIGs) focus on a particular issue or service area.
Find out more about the established UK-wide special interest groups
Communities of Practice - Northern Ireland
Each Community of Practice (CoP) will bring together social workers from, policy, practice, and education from their respective fields to share knowledge and experience.
BASW NI & IASW launch ground-breaking associate membership offer
The professional associations mark the beginning of an exciting new phase in their working relationship. Find out more.
BASW NI in the news
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Take a look at events to join in BASW NI
Join one of BASW NI's events with a range of both face-to-face and virtual. Carve out your career path, develop your skills and protect your wellbeing through BASW, the ethical home of social work.
Top up your CPD
BASW Members can add professional development to your member services account.
National policies and resources in Northern Ireland
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Find out the benefits of BASW membership in Northern Ireland
BASW. By your side, every step of the way. With the British Association of Social Workers you’ll get the resources you need to develop and protect your career – all under one roof. Be one of our 22,000+ voices and together we will drive positive change.