Are you -
- Committed to inclusivity, anti-racist, anti-discriminatory and anti-oppressive practice, equal opportunities and embracing diversity?
- Passionate about social work and working in partnership with people with lived experience?
- Committed to high standards of frontline practice and making relationships count?
- Able to demonstrate membership leadership skills and a commitment to ethical practice and a strong value base?
- Interested in shaping and influencing the future work of the BASW England Committee?
- Keen to be an advocate for the profession through campaigning activity?
If yes, we want to hear from you!
An exciting opportunity has arisen for BASW members to apply to stand as BASW England Vice Chair or four BASW England member positions on the BASW England National Standing Committee (NSC). We welcome applications from all parts of the sector including social workers in direct practice, specialist fields, managers, academics, practice educators, independent social workers, and those working in diverse settings.
BASW England seeks to increase the diversity and representativeness of the England Committee. The Committee meets five times a year and this also counts as continual professional development to help maintain your registration. The Vice Chair will also be required to attend BASW UK Council meetings and act as company director with association legal functions and responsibilities.
Those interested in being involved in the work of the BASW England Committee are invited to apply by Sunday 24th August 2025 and nominations will be posted on the BASW England website with a closing date for electronic voting by Thursday 9th October 2025.
Successful candidates will be invited to the BASW England Annual Members Meeting on Thursday 16th October, and the Committee meeting on Monday 27th October.
Candidates are elected for two years and can stand again for re-election for a further two-year period. Travel and overnight expenses will be paid (where applicable).
Vice Chair application form Click here
Member/Student Member application form Click here
Email lisa.kennedy@basw.co.uk if you require the application form in Word format. Role descriptions can be downloaded (see below resources)
BASW Code of Ethics
As a member of the BASW England Committee you must agree to adhere to BASW's Code of Ethics.
Articles of Association
BASW is governed in accordance with our constitution: Articles of Association. You can find out more about BASW Council and download the Articles of Association here