British Association of Social Workers

BASW is the only professional association for social workers in the UK, with offices in England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales. We offer a clear voice for the profession and strive to promote the best possible social work services for all people who may need them, while also securing the well-being of social workers. BASW has a trade union arm, the Social Workers Union, and offers a range of services to improve the protection of our members in the workplace By joining the Association, our members commit to our Code of Ethics and enjoy an unrivalled range of services and benefits.