Delivered by BASW’s accredited training partner DCC-i via MS Teams.
Since the implementation of the Care Act 2014, working with adults who may be at risk of harm and undertaking safeguarding adults’ enquiries has seen a shift in emphasis from process to personalised responses.
There is a new Government, a new national social work agency, and a new social work partnership now leading the development of change for Scottish social work. SASW and our members have a vital role to play in shaping the future of the profession. We are a key member of the Scottish Social Work Partnership (SSWP) Advisory Group. As the only independent voice for social work in Scotland, SASW will remain at the forefront of scrutinising and engaging with their work as it develops.
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.
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.
Are you a social work professional interested in coaching?
With more understanding of the value of coaching for social workers and various research projects currently looking at the impact of coaching for social workers, this is a hot topic.
We want to develop an international platform for those interested in coaching and social work to come together, share knowledge, and support a movement to demonstrate the effectiveness and need of coaching within social work.
From April 2027 the Early Career Standards will replace the Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE) for children and families’ social workers and aims to deliver a two-year programme to develop professional confidence and competence. After the initial two years, the framework will also provide a further optional three-year progression route to become an “expert practitioner”. This session will explore the new standards and links to the Family First Partnership model which is being implemented nationally, and what this means for practice.
Supervision has long been regarded as central to social work, yet its purpose, form and impact remain contested. This seminar draws on a research study undertaken in adult social work services in Wales that explored the proposition that supervision should be inclusive of citizens, thereby reflecting and reinforcing the principles and aims of the Social Services and Well‑being (Wales) Act.
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.
One 2 June 2026 the Supreme Court issued a ‘seismic' judgement on Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLs) overturning the Cheshire West judgement. This webinar will address what this judgement means and the implications for social workers. Speakers will include Martin Sexton (PSW and Co -Chair of the National MCA/DOLs network) ) Annie Ho, an expert in Adult Safeguarding with extensive experience of the Court of Protection and Dr Alex Cisneros, barrister at 39 Essex Chambers where he specialises in public law and private client work with a particular focus on mental capacity.
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 on the 3rd Friday of every month. BASW Independents Local Networks provide a space to create and nurture valuable professional links with other self-employed social workers in your region.
These informal meetings are fully member-led and supported centrally by BASW, with the opportunity to share hot topics and collaborate on wider activities.
Local authorities have faced ongoing challenges in supporting care-experienced young people in custody. They often struggle to keep track of where these young people are, how to contact them, and what to expect during visits.
The National Leaving Care Benchmarking Forum (NLCBF) has been working closely with HM Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS), the police, and probation partners to help tackle these challenges.