There is still time to sign our petition for social workers in Scotland to have fair and supportive national terms and conditions. Don't miss the chance to have your voice heard. We will submit the petition in the next few months. buff.ly/KzVEb7D

Join us for a new 3 nation student event series. Open to all - Free for members. Register: buff.ly/NBgQudA

🎉 CELEBRATING 5 YEARS OF SUPPORTING SOCIAL WORKERS! 🎉 SASW/BASW's Social Work Professional Support Service turned FIVE this month! Are you a social worker who could benefit from coaching? Or do you know someone who could? Visit www.basw-pss.co.uk to find out more.

NEW DATE!!! NOW 28 October This meeting will hear from Children First on Family Group Decision Making and from Palliative Care social workers on the role of social work in palliative care. Anyone interested can request to sign up using the link below. Sign-up form: forms.office.com/e/KkCWxRjYgh

Join us for 'Hearing from Practice: Real Talk' - a brand-new monthly series where frontline social workers share honest insights into their roles, challenges, and the moments that make it all worthwhile. No scripts. No sugar-coating. Just real talk from real practitioners. Book: buff.ly/0wD00xH

Join Alison McGrory, Associate Director of Public Health, NHS Highland, for a workshop exploring how local authority, health and third sector organisations supported community-led activism to improve local health and wellbeing outcomes. Book: basw.co.uk/sasw-annual-... #SASWConf25

This interactive session examines the journey from social work student to practitioner, exploring how initial motivations and values meet barriers in practice when faced with system-wide challenges and political constraints. Book: buff.ly/XsSRTRq #SASWConf25

Charlie will draw on his experience in designing and delivering support services, lobbying, campaigning, and policy developmen to ask... Can activism drive forward rights-based, inclusive, and equitable social work practice? Join us online Thursday 20 November Book: basw.co.uk/events/sasw-...

🎉 CELEBRATING 5 YEARS OF SUPPORTING SOCIAL WORKERS! 🎉 Today marks an incredible milestone - BASW's Social Work Professional Support Service turns FIVE! Are you a social worker who could benefit from coaching? Or do you know someone who could? Visit www.basw-pss.co.uk to find out more.

Verbal communication is the cornerstone of good social work. Professionals need to be able to understand and communicate clearly with people across their communities. We recognise the benefits of being bilingual, which can make people even better communicators. Read our response:

Join the CPG on Social Work on 14 October 1815-2000, online. The Group will discuss a new report from Children First on Family Group Decision Making (FGDM) and Palliative Care social work. Email [email protected] to join us for free.

Join our National Standing Committee and help shape the way we work. See more here: buff.ly/sG8jTjq

Free professional coaching and support for any social worker or social work student. Supported by the Scottish Government. See more: buff.ly/pQqKzlA

We regularly hear from students and newly qualified social workers concerned that their training has not prepared them for the reality of social work practice. Read the response: basw.co.uk/articles/sta...

🚨 Emergency Alert Test: Sun 7 Sept, 3PM All phones (even on silent) will sound a loud alarm. This may put victim-survivors of domestic abuse with hidden phones at risk. 📣 If you have a concealed phone, you can opt out of the alert here: www.gov.uk/alerts/optin...

Our manifesto calls on the next Scottish Government to work with partners to implement our One Deal for Social Work campaign asks. Add your name to the petition here: buff.ly/0JaS1Ci

We are at Napier Uni Celebrating the 10th Anniversary of the Newly Qualified Social Worker Conference “Shaping the future of Scotland’s Social Work Practice.”   Hear our own Karin Heber's presentation "From chaos to calm, navigating social work like a pro." Come and visit us our stand.

The team developing the social work career resource (formerly the Advanced Practice Framework) wants to hear from you about your experience of learning in practice. Use this QR code to get your voice heard.

We are having a great day at the Practice Education in Scotland “Bridging the Gap” conference.

Read our manifesto asks of the next Scottish Government here: buff.ly/z5yi1v3

Join us TODAY for next Social Work Policy Panel to hear how what started as an Advanced Practice Framework for Social Work and is now evolving into a Social Work Career Resource. Speakers: Speakers: Iain Ramsay & Julie Robb, OCSWA 📆 Tuesday 2 September, 1200-1300 🆓 Free 🔗 buff.ly/okLnry0

The Scotland Committee has vacancies for committed, curious and creative SASW/BASW members to help us be even better for all our members. Click the link to find out more: buff.ly/929htuZ

Read our manifesto here: buff.ly/F3XyFoR

Sign up for the next Social Work Policy Panel and read more about the panel and past topics: buff.ly/w9hROec

Free coaching and support for any social workers or social work students. Click to find out more: www.basw-pss.co.uk

Join the next Social Work Policy Panel to hear how what started as an Advanced Practice Framework for Social Work and is now evolving into a Social Work Career Resource. 📆 Tuesday 2 September, 1200-1300 🆓 Free 🔗 basw.co.uk/events/socia...

Check out our latest professional learning courses and activities below: Becoming Allies in Social Work Series - buff.ly/bM0uJOo Social Work in Child Protection: Professional Practice Programme - buff.ly/zbEytXt NQSW Programme - buff.ly/LxOYgbI Expert Insights Series - buff.ly/HgMvMxM

Can social work save democracy? That was the question posed to an expert panel at the Scottish Parliament's Festival of Politics. Sponsored by the Cross-Party Group on Social Work, the event took a deeper look at how social work can support democracy, empower people to take control of their lives.

The next Scottish Government must end the huge disparity in pay between social workers and their colleagues in other professions. Read our manifesto here: basw.co.uk/sites/defaul...

Book your free coaching and support sessions here: buff.ly/FSIdwTF

Our manifesto being covered in Health and Care Scot. Read the article below. buff.ly/SzxHu3D.

Read our full manifesto: buff.ly/F3XyFoR

Providing the opportunity to explore how to safely use self in interactions with people in a way that is both genuine and boundaried. Use QR code to book.

We have launched our manifesto for the 2026 Scottish elections today. Social work is central to Scotland’s public services, connecting health, social care, education, and justice. It must remain a community-embedded profession. Read: buff.ly/4gFrLUb

Job opportunity - Professional Social Work Adviser buff.ly/Y6SexFP

Book your SASW Conference tickets now... From the Frontline: Activism, Action and the Future of Social Work. 🗓️ 20th November 💻 Online Expect dynamic plenaries, interactive workshops & real-world insights from front-line practitioners, campaigners and policymakers. 🔗 buff.ly/HL2o9s9

Read SASW's consultation response to the Children (Care, Care Experience and Services Planning) (Scotland) Bill, previously known as the Promise Bill. Read here: buff.ly/tgbplE2

THIS FRIDAY⏰ We are delighted to be supporting the CPG's event at The Scottish Parliament Festival of Politics. Democracy goes beyond voting. People need meaningful control over daily life and to be able to participate in their communities. ⏱️ 4:15pm ‐ 5:30pm Book here: buff.ly/HGBoJVP

🗓️ Tuesday 2 Sept 2025 | 1200–1300 Join SASW, SWS & the Scottish Government for a vital session on the Advanced Practice Framework. Share your experiences, influence policy, and help shape the future of social work in Scotland. ✅ Free 🔗 Book now: buff.ly/2mH2OSd

Calling all NQSWs. Join the next session of our NQSW Programme, Relationship-based practice in multi-agency contexts training for NQSWs. Thursday 21 August 9.30am - 4.30pm BASW Members £65.00 + VAT (£78.00) BASW Non Members £99.00 + VAT (£118.80) Book here: basw.co.uk/training-cpd...

No Room for Racism - national racism in social work report published by Iriss today. Read the full report here: www.iriss.org.uk/resources/re...

Don't miss out on the next Social Work Policy Panel 🗓️ Tuesday 2 Sept 2025 | 1200–1300 Session on the Advanced Practice Framework. Share your experiences, influence policy, and help shape the future. ✅ Free event – open to all social workers, NQSWs & students 🔗 Book now: lnkd.in/ef6Kk_jJ

Book your free coaching sessions here: buff.ly/1DbRyDv

Edinburgh Napier University to Host First Landmark Dual Social Work Conference. Thursday, 4 September 2025 0930-1600 Free Book here: buff.ly/GHlehv3

Anti-racism action plan launched today. 'What we are going to do to make social work actively anti-racist.' Read the plan here:

From the Frontline: Activism, Action and the Future of Social Work Join us for this year’s flagship SASW Conference, bringing together social workers, students, educators, and policymakers. Thursday, 20 November 2025, 1000 - 1600. Book now: basw.co.uk/events/sasw-...

Meet the SWU Team on August 21st SWU is inviting members to meet the staff team for a free online event that runs from 12:30 - 1330, August 21. It will be an opportunity to learn more about SWU’s work behind the scenes and to ask any questions you may have. Book your place here: buff.ly/0xh6hhb

An exciting role at the top of our profession. The Scottish Government is recruiting for the new position of Chief Executive of the National Social Work Agency. Learn more about this exciting opportunity: buff.ly/rfjVGbT #SocialWork #Leadership

Can social work save communities and democracy? Join the CPG on Social Work and an incredible panel. We have a limited number of free tickets for social work students. To claim, email [email protected]. Book here: festivalofpolitics.citizenticket.co.uk/events/festi...

Join our dedicated reflective place for practicing MHOs across Scotland to network with peers and engage in reflective discussion on prearranged topics to support professional learning and development. Sign up for free: buff.ly/8kMYBAC