Many social workers practicing in the voluntary, community and social enterprise (VSCE) sector do not work alongside other social workers and may not have an opportunity to reflect on their practice with other Social Workers using social work frameworks.
The purpose of this Support Forum is to have a safe, positive, solution focussed and confidential space for social workers employed in the VSCE sector to meet their peers, provide support to each other and to discuss and explore issues that arise.
Social work lecturers in the UK, you are invited by the Social Workers Union (SWU) to this follow-up online planning session. In this meeting we will agree next steps of the campaign in solidarity with Social Work Academics and University-Based Programmes.
This event is FREE to attend. If you have any issues with your booking please contact Joanne Marciano: joanne.marciano@swu-union.org.uk
This online lunch time session will provide an opportunity for members to learn more about BASW UK activities, your membership benefits, advice and representation and how you can access CPD, be involved in our campaigns, consultations, networks and special interest groups.
Your Professional Association connects you with other social workers working in diverse settings across different nations at different stages of career pathways.
Human rights and social justice are core social work values and together we can promote the voice of social work and the BASW Code of Ethics.
The ReThink team and CoramBAAF are delighted to present this free webinar.
ReThink is one of the largest UK studies focused on understanding drivers of mental health and wellbeing in care-experienced young people over critical transitions, including the move from primary to secondary school. This large-scale project has worked with local authorities and adoption agencies across England and Wales and involved hundreds of care-experienced young people, caregivers, and professionals.
A successful practice placement depends on good preparation.
This is your chance to hear about the real experiences of recent students and learn about some of steps you can take to ensure you not only survive your placement but thrive too.
You will hear about how good preparation will support you to make the most of the breadth of learning and development opportunities you can benefit from while on your placement.
This online forum is for social workers looking for their first employed social work role in England or for those who are looking to return to the profession after a career break. You may also find the session helpful if you have been in the same role for a long time and are now applying for alternative social work jobs.
The forum will bring you together with a facilitator and a small group of social workers with whom you will have chance to:
> Discuss tips on completing online applications
> Develop confidence in online and face to face interviews
The Big Conversation will conclude with a member-wide event to mark World Social Work Day 2026.
Featuring a panel debate, Q&A and opportunities for group discussion with fellow BASW members, this event will explore emerging themes from the Big Conversation so far, offer you a final chance to contribute, and hear what the next steps will be.
The panel is jointly run by the Scottish Association of Social Work, the Office of the Chief Social Work Adviser, and Social Work Scotland. The panel was created to bring together experienced frontline workers, newly qualified workers, students and policy makers in Government to address the issues affecting social work today. It is an opportunity to influence those policy makers and the future of social work with your experience and knowledge.
Communication is vital in Welsh social work because it builds trust, enables co-production, and ensures culturally sensitive, rights-based practice—directly improving outcomes for individuals. When communication is clear, inclusive, and empathetic, people are more likely to engage, feel empowered, and receive support that meets their needs. • In Wales, communication is not just a skill—it’s a core intervention. • It affects how individuals experience services, understand their rights, and participate in decisions.
BASW is coordinating this project on behalf of social workers across England, supported by an advisory group of colleagues and representatives from key organisations representing social work, employers and academia and led by Polly Sykes and Gemma Webb from our Professional Capabilities & Development group (https://basw.co.uk/support/groups-and-networks/thematic-groups-england/…).
This event will provide an opportunity for Independent members to learn about BASW UK activities, your membership benefits, advice and representation and how you can access CPD, be involved in our campaigns and consultations, research, and policy work.
Your Professional Association connects you with other Independent social workers working in diverse settings across different nations and at different stages of career pathways.
BASW is coordinating this project on behalf of social workers across England, supported by an advisory group of colleagues and representatives from key organisations representing social work, employers and academia and led by Polly Sykes and Gemma Webb from our Professional Capabilities & Development group (https://basw.co.uk/support/groups-and-networks/thematic-groups-england/…).
BASW is coordinating this project on behalf of social workers across England, supported by an advisory group of colleagues and representatives from key organisations representing social work, employers and academia and led by Polly Sykes and Gemma Webb from our Professional Capabilities & Development group (https://basw.co.uk/support/groups-and-networks/thematic-groups-england/…).
This online forum is for social workers looking for their first employed social work role in England or for those who are looking to return to the profession after a career break. You may also find the session helpful if you have been in the same role for a long time and are now applying for alternative social work jobs.
The forum will bring you together with a facilitator and a small group of social workers with whom you will have chance to:
> Discuss tips on completing online applications
> Develop confidence in online and face to face interviews
In the Welsh context, self-care, supervision, and support are essential for sustaining ethical, resilient, and effective social work practice. They directly impact practitioner well-being, decision-making quality, and outcomes for individuals and communities. In Wales, self-care, supervision, and support are not luxuries—they are professional responsibilities. They ensure that social workers can deliver ethical, effective, and compassionate care in a complex and demanding environment.