Representing all of social work, social workers, students and NQSW's across Northern Ireland. Find groups, events and resources local to you as a social worker.

Campaigns in Northern Ireland

Take a look at some of the activities and outcomes from campaigns in Northern Ireland and how you can get involved. Your voice inspires our campaigns.
Poverty

Anti-poverty and Welfare Reform

Challenging poverty is a fundamental social justice issue. Social workers witness, first-hand, the impacts of poverty on many children, families, and individuals across our society.
Student bursary campaign
Read our report, jointly published with SWU, which evidences the case for an increase in the Social Work Student Incentive Scheme to £7,000 per year and for doubling of the student travel allowance.
Have you been called to respond to the Muckamore public inquiry?
Download the Muckamore Abbey Inquiry Fact Sheet to guide you towards how to approach the inquiry. This document was developed by the BASW/SWU Advice and Representation Service.

Get involved with BASW Northern Ireland

Contact us

Get in touch with the BASW Northern Ireland team.  Contact us here or call 028 9067 2366.  Address: 542-544 Upper Newtownards Rd, Belfast BT4 3HE

Social Work Professional Support Service

Offering peer to peer support for all social workers and social work students across Northern Ireland to talk through issues and develop their career, by getting support from a trained peer (funded by the Department of Health NI).

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Independents local networks

BASW runs independent networks in Northern Ireland.

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Special interest groups

Influence policy, promote effective practice and develop your career. Special Interest Groups (SIGs) focus on a particular issue or service area.

Find out more about the established UK-wide special interest groups

Communities of Practice - Northern Ireland

Each Community of Practice (CoP) will bring together social workers from, policy, practice, and education from their respective fields to share knowledge and experience.

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Download the BASW Northern Ireland flyer for student members
Discover the benefits of joining BASW as a student in Northern Ireland. Get ahead on your course and chosen career with BASW's discounted membership

BASW NI in the news

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Take a look at events to join in BASW NI
Join one of BASW NI's events with a range of both face-to-face and virtual. Carve out your career path, develop your skills and protect your wellbeing through BASW, the ethical home of social work. (Event bookings are currently offline whist we carry out essential improvements - please bear with us - thank you!)
Download the BASW Northern Ireland membership flyer
Discover the benefits of joining BASW for social workers in Northern Ireland
PCF - Point of entry to training: Female social work student on laptop

Student Hub

A hub of support, guidance and resources for student members.

Benefits of joining BASW

See our full list of BASW member benefits - from advice and representation to gaining a lifelong sense of community.
Top up your CPD
BASW Members can add professional development to your member services account.

National policies and resources in Northern Ireland

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Age Assessment | BASW Practice Guide

This Guide brings together best practice on age assessment, useful techniques and information as well as exploring the relationship between existing and new legislation on age assessment and the implications.
Find out the benefits of BASW membership in Northern Ireland
BASW. By your side, every step of the way. With the British Association of Social Workers you’ll get the resources you need to develop and protect your career – all under one roof. Be one of our 22,000+ voices and together we will drive positive change.