This event is hosted by the BASW Norfolk Branch in partnership with the BASW Children and Families group. Find out about our branches and thematic groups: https://basw.co.uk/support/groups-and-networks
The latest report from the National Child Safeguarding Review Panel was published on 11 March 2025. “It’s Silent”: Race, racism and safeguarding children. This report was undertaken on behalf of the Panel by Jahnine Davis and the VKPP Data Insights Team with support from the Panel member subgroup.
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
This training session is for social care practitioners working with children and young people to upskill themselves in terms of approaching complex trauma in young people.
Delivered by Harrison Dax Nash, a trainer with over 15 years’ expertise developing a child and youth care charity in South Africa. Dovetailing with this year’s World Social Work Day theme of ‘Co-building Hope & Harmony’, Harrison’s experiences demonstrate the vital role of social work in bringing people together across communities, cultures, and systems to shape a more inclusive and sustainable tomorrow.
!NEW! CPD Programme. Join us to hear about social work in practice. Thinking about working in child protection? Mental Health? With adults? In probation? Criminal justice? In Health services; the Non Governmental Sector or as an Independent Social Worker. Just starting out as a Newly Qualified Social Worker? Or thinking about a career change but want to hear more about what it’s like on the ‘other side’.
Join us for these bite-sized interactive sessions to hear from experienced practitioners in different areas of social work.
By popular demand, SASW MHO Conference is returning in person for 2026! Join us at the Technology and Innovation Centre, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow on March 5th 2026 for this year's conference, Flourishing in Practice: Resourcing and Sustaining Scotland's MHOs.
This conference is sponsored by both Scottish Government and Social Work Scotland and will offer a fantastic line up of plenary speakers, workshops and networking opportunities. Spaces are limited so book now to secure you place.
The Diaspora Social Workers SIG has members who originate from overseas and currently study or work in the UK. The group celebrates the contributions of diaspora social workers in the UK and promotes their interests within BASW and with other organisations.
This webinar takes a look at the recent changes to UK immigration regulations, the impact of earned settlement proposals on diaspora social workers, what BASW and the SIG are doing about it, and what collective action we can take.
A safe community space for neurodivergent (ND) student social workers, ASYE and newly qualified social workers (NQSW) in the UK.
Meets on the 2nd Tuesday of every month, 6.30pm till 8pm – all students, NQSWs and ASYE social workers who are neurodivergent (no formal diagnosis necessary) are most welcome to come along.
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.
This year’s World Social Work Day Theme: Co-Building Hope and Harmony: A Harambee Call to Unite a Divided Society’, highlights the vital role of social work in bringing people together across communities, cultures, and systems to shape a more inclusive and sustainable tomorrow.
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.
Our aim is to challenge ageism and advocate for more effective social work practice in later life.
Our work includes: • Advocating for social work responses to improve wellbeing through allyship and empowerment • Promoting policy and holistic practice that recognises diversity and intersecting experiences within the ageing population • Promoting social work in later life in education and professional development • Developing and sharing evidence about how social work contributes to positive ageing.
BASW Independents Local Networks provide an excellent opportunity to build professional links with other self-employed social workers in your area. These meetings are currently virtual and held on MS Teams.
This group meets quarterly on the 3rd Thursday of the month.