The ‘Social Worker Wellbeing and Working Conditions: Good Practice Toolkit’ is continued evidence of the commitment of BASW & SWU to create positive working conditions for Social Workers, but we need more than just a toolkit to thrive in social work.
In her first blog post as chair of SWU, Carys reflects on her journey to this point and how we can advocate for the social work profession in these challenging times.
New project ‘Supporting family and professional carers to provide appropriate care and support for older learning-disabled people with behaviours that challenge’ is funded by NIHR
In order to best improve the working conditions of social workers, BASW Cymru want as many perspectives as possible in to what Professional Identity in social work means to you
I have recently taken up the post of part-time Professional Officer with BASW Cymru and am really excited about the prospect of getting to know BASW members and looking at ways that we can support you
BASW Cymru deeply is deeply concerned by and condemns the news of violence towards a social worker by a client in Bridgend. Social worker Gail Cotten was assaulted in the car park of the Bridgend council offices in June.
BASW would like to hear your views on the types of social work learning, events and activities you would find valuable in building Continuing Professional Development (CPD) for you or the people you are working with.