BASW England Committee Vacancies

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!

We are now seeking to recruit a new BASW England Chair and a new Student/NQSW rep to join the BASW England National Standing Committee (NSC). We welcome applications from BASW members who live or work in England 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 4 times a year, plus the 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 19th February.  Details will be posted on the BASW England website (job vacancies section) with a closing date for electronic voting by 16th March 2026.  

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; there is additional financial assistance for the position of Chair.

Successful candidates will be invited to the BASW England Committee Meeting on Monday 18th March 2026.

Candidates are elected for two years and can stand again for re-election for a further two-year period. (The Committee Chair position is currently for March - October 2026). Travel and overnight expenses will be paid (where applicable).

Chair application form Click here 

NQSW/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)

If you would like to discuss the roles before applying, please contact andrew.reece@basw.co.uk