The idea for this group has organically grown from the BASW Independent Social Worker online FaceBook group, where people have been reaching out within the forum to share information, seek advice and guidance. Showing the need for a platform to discuss the positives and the issues impacting the fostering world. The responses have been very heartfelt and demonstrate the necessity of having a community support group, with a common theme of fostering assessments and the evolution of this work.
The mindfulness-based social work and self-care (MBSWSC) programme focusses on improving social work practice and self-care. It is a programme which has developed a strong evidence base for its effectiveness at reducing stress, emotional exhaustion, depersonalisation of service users, symptoms of anxiety and depression, and improving well-being and a range of social work practice skills and competencies.
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.
Share your experiences of studying or starting your social work career in Scotland as a new graduate - good or bad- with fellow students and NQSWs. Let’s reflect on topics and work on solutions in a supportive informal environment. All welcome!
Is social work with disabled children too focused on safeguarding rather than support?
The Law Commission were asked by the Government to review social care law for disabled children, which at present relies on s17 of the Children act and s2 of the Chronically Sick and Disabled Person's Act 1970. They are not looking at Education or Health Law.
Current legislation includes s17c which relies on the language of the National Assistance Act 1948 to define disability, and uses what we now regard as offensive terminology such as handicapped.
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 3nd Tuesday 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.
Welcome to BASW England! Whether you've just joined or been a member for a while, this is your chance to get to know the BASW England team and find out more about what we offer. Learn about:
> Your member benefits
> Our campaigns
> Our groups, branches and committee
> Support services, like the Social Work Professional Support Service and the BASW England mentoring scheme
> Upcoming events
> Ways to get involved
There will be an opportunity for questions at the end of the session.
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.
Join us for our first NQSW support session of 2025 where we will look at how we develop our professional identities whilst working with and within limited resources and constraints. This session is free and will be a safe and informal space to ask questions and meet other newly qualified social workers.
Free ***social work students only*** The BASW Charitable Foundation for Social work is delighted to share details of the BASW Foundation Student Development Programme - The Art of Social Work. An exciting new initiative enabling social work students to access free webinar style training sessions, covering topics that augment the University syllabus. Sessions are suitable for student delegates nationwide. Click here for details of the full programme. Session Summary The question “and what theory have you used there?” strikes fear into many social work students.
Part of BASW's 2024-25 NQSW CPD Programme Delivered by BASW’s accredited training partner DCC-i via MS Teams. Recording with Care Training for Students/NQSWs supports the Following National Requirements:
England: PCF7 – Interventions and Skills, Adult PQS6 – Effective Assessment and Outcome-Based Support Planning, , Childrens PQS7 – Analysis, Decision-Making, Planning and Review.
Scotland: CLE2 – Communication, engagement and relationship-based practice/ CLE3 – Critical Thinking, Professional Judgement and Decision-Making