Neurodivergent Student, NQ and ASYE social workers A sub-group of the NSW SIG
A safe community space for neurodivergent (ND) student social workers, ASYE and newly qualified social workers (NQSW) in the UK.
Please note that this is a safe space for peer support only, and not for CPD purposes. If you are unsure whether you may join this community, please email Helen Randle on policyadmin@basw.co.uk in the first instance. Many thanks.
Part of BASW's Taught Skills Development Programme
Delivered by BASW’s accredited training partner DCC-i via MS Teams.
This one-day programme is designed as a peer learning experience and refresher, providing detailed case law/practice updates and a reflective space to support those working in-depth with MCA and DoLS processes, BIA colleagues in practice, authorisers, and mental health assessors to explore these current issues in practice.
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There will be an opportunity for questions at the end of the session.
Developing Cultural Competence: when fear of being accused of racism impacts practice. In this session, we will be exploring positive approaches and strategies. This session is FREE to BASW Cymru members however non-members may attend a free taster session.
This online forum is for NQSWs, social workers looking for their first employed role in England or a change in role and those looking to return to the profession after a career break.
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.
Sarah Branson, barrister at Coram Chambers (London), and Paul Hunter, Technical Director of Forensic Testing Services (FTS – Yorkshire), will speak about the use of hair strand testing for drug and alcohol in the family courts, including how the current widespread practice of using cut-off levels is misleading, biased against people with darker hair colour, and can cause miscarriages of justice.
They will then make a series of recommendations on how industry and court practice should change and highlight the role social workers can play.
Speakers Andrew Reece- Professional Officer for BASW and Sarah Goff
Andrew Reece is a Professional Officer and Registered Social Worker with the British Association of Social Workers (BASW) , where he specialises in Social Work practice with disabled children. Before working for BASW, Andrew was an active BASW member, sitting on their National Standing Committee and supporting both their ‘Homes not Hospitals’ and ‘80-20: Time for Relationship Based Practice’ campaigns.
Are you a BASW member who is either a social worker or student working with adults or working with families?
Then this is the forum for you!
This forum is for BASW members who work with adults in a range of contexts, either as individuals or as part of a family and for social workers at every stage in their career. The BASW England Adult Social Work Forums are back for 2025!
On 19th February 2025, Social Work England (SWE) launched a consultation on proposed increases to social work registration fees. The regulator is proposing a 33% increase, raising the annual renewal fee from £90 to £120, with further annual increases of 1.85% until 2028-29.
Risk aware vs risk averse This session will look into the dilemma between the rights/freedom of a person and our duty to protect. For many people risk is an accepted part of life. However, disabled adults, older people and young people are often discouraged from taking risks. Finding the balance between risk and protection is vital if people are to be empowered to become/stay independent and live fulfilling and rewarding lives.
Delivered by BASW’s accredited training partner DCC-i via MS Teams.
Cultural Curiosity in Relationship Based Practice for NQSWs meets the following National Standards:
England: PCF2 – Values and Ethics, PCF3 – Diversity, PCF4 Rights and Justice, PCF7 Interventions and Skills, Adult PQS3 – Person-Centred Practice , Childrens PQS1 – Relationships and Direct Work
Being able to create and use a chronology is a key skill in social work, however very often social workers can feel unsure about what to include, what not to include and how to use a chronology as a practice tool. More consideration spent on chronologies is regularly amongst recommendations from learning reviews. Join this very practical session which will give clarity about why a chronology is important in practice, and how to create and use this valuable assessment tool.