With a new UK government settling into Downing Street and a new First Minister for Wales, BASW Cymru asks: Is this the time for a new settlement for social work?
This one-day conference aims to bring people together to consider, what is next for social work?
It will be a relaxed day, where we will invite delegates to listen and contribute; to be challenged and to meet with key people and stakeholders across Wales.
This is about real change, with tangible actions to shape social work for the future.
Come and join the BASW Cymru team for an informal drop-in session where you can meet us and we can get to know you and find out what you want your association to do for you!
We want get to know you, to understand how we can support you, and what the key issues are for you.
This session will be relaxed and informal - if you can only spare 5 minutes, that's fine with us - we just want to meet you!
Once you book on a joining link will be sent to you - but if there are any issues with the link, please email: cymru@basw.co.uk
Part of BASW's Taught Skills Development Programme
Delivered by BASW’s accredited training partner DCC-i via MS Teams.
This one-day programme is designed as a peer learning experience and refresher, providing detailed case law/practice updates and a reflective space to support those working in-depth with MCA and DoLS processes, BIA colleagues in practice, authorisers, and mental health assessors to explore these current issues in practice.
The panel is jointly run by the Scottish Association of Social Work, the Office of the Chief Social Work Adviser, and Social Work Scotland. The panel was created to bring together experienced frontline workers, newly qualified workers, students and policy makers in Government to address the issues affecting social work today. It is an opportunity to influence those policy makers and the future of social work with your experience and knowledge.
Part of BASW’s Practice Educator & Practice Assessor CPD Programme Delivered by BASW’s accredited training partner DCC-i via MS Teams. Suitable for experienced Practice Educators – (PEPS / PE Assessors, PEPS / PE Mentors, PEPS / PE Coordinators, Practice Mentor Assessors) and experienced Practice Assessors (ASYE Assessors, NQSW Assessors, PAs of NQSWs, PAs of ASYEs, Supervisors of NQSWs, Supervisors of ASYEs).
This course will focus on English and Welsh legislation and case examples but the principles will be relevant to delegates nationwide.
SASW brings you Next Steps, part of our Skills and Knowledge programme supporting your CPL. Next Steps sessions combine theory, research and policy with practice tools and strategies to enhance and improve your practice. These sessions build on your existing knowledge and are ideal for experienced social workers looking to invigorate and strengthen their practice.
Skills & Knowledge : Next Steps – Adult Self Neglect
This forum is for BASW members who work with adults in a range of contexts, either as individuals or as part of a family and for social workers at every stage in their career.
This forum will enable you to explore approaches to practice using a range of theory, policy, law, practice models and approaches, including a human rights-based perspective to re-connect with social work values and ethics.
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!
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 2nd Tuesday of every month. For 2024, these informal meetings will be fully member-led and supported centrally by BASW, with the opportunity to share hot topics and collaborate on wider activities.
Wherever you are in your learning journey towards qualifying as a social worker in Wales, balancing academic work and practice learning can be a challenging and daunting experience – and that’s where BASW Cymru comes in……. We offer free independent Student Support Sessions for BASW Cymru members (non-members may attend for a small fee). These informal support sessions will be held online and provide a safe space for you to talk about your practice; share experiences; gain knowledge and talk about challenging issues!