Scottish Association of Social Work

Scottish Association of Social Work SASW is part of BASW, the largest professional association for social work in the UK. www.basw.co.uk

We are independent from government and are here to promote the best possible social work services while securing the well-being of social workers.

We are uneasy about language that suggests the overall ability of systems to cope is down to a matter of governance, rat...
07/09/2026

We are uneasy about language that suggests the overall ability of systems to cope is down to a matter of governance, rather than resources. Every recent report about the challenges facing social work in Scotland highlights the same issues. Social workers continue to do amazing work, change lives and protect the most vulnerable within our society. They do this despite the environment in which they are asked to operate, not because of it.

This has been best summed up by the recent SSSC Wellbeing Survey report, which describes ‘a workforce that continues to show extraordinary commitment, but whose capacity is being steadily undermined,’ in an environment ‘where the conditions required to sustain high quality compassionate practice are increasingly compromised.’ SSSC Wellbeing Survey report, pages 6 and 8.

Read our full statement here: https://buff.ly/XV5orFk

🚨 Social workers urgently need fair terms and conditions🚨Our campaign has 9 asks to ensure social work is nationally con...
03/09/2026

🚨 Social workers urgently need fair terms and conditions🚨Our campaign has 9 asks to ensure social work is nationally consistent, relationship-based, professionally respected and supported to thrive all across Scotland.

📢 Membership matters 📢 Our members make this work possible. We are already hard at work campaigning for the new Scottish Social Work Partnership to include protected time to train in their initial workplans, lobbying the Scottish Government and engaging with workplaces and employers across Scotland.

💪Join us 💪 We are stronger together, and as Scotland's largest professional association and only independent voice for social work, we are driving the conversation on terms and conditions for social workers: https://buff.ly/5JQHhvE

This event will provide opportunities to share experiences, exchange ideas, and explore both the challenges and opportun...
02/09/2026

This event will provide opportunities to share experiences, exchange ideas, and explore both the challenges and opportunities facing independent practitioners. Attendees will hear about the range of support, resources and professional benefits available through the BASW offer for independent social workers, helping them to maximise their professional development and strengthen their practice.

Importantly, the symposium will also serve as a platform for independent social workers to have their voices heard. SASW is keen to engage directly with independent practitioners to better understand their experiences and identify the support, services and opportunities they would like to see developed in the future.

Whether you are an established independent social worker or new to independent practice, this event provides an excellent opportunity to build connections, contribute to the conversation, and help shape the future direction of support for independent social workers in Scotland.

Join us to network, influence, and be part of a growing community of independent social work professionals.

Please share amongst independent colleagues, whether members or not.

Wednesday, 9 September | 16:30-18:00 | Online | Free
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Free professional coaching for any social worker or social work student in Scotland provided by SASW, supported by the S...
26/08/2026

Free professional coaching for any social worker or social work student in Scotland provided by SASW, supported by the Scottish Government.

Get support to tackle workplace issues, your next career move, or anything else with a fully trained social worker coach from our UK-wide panel.

See more: https://buff.ly/UtG4STv

25/08/2026

We have had strong interest in these vacancies, but there is still time to apply to join our National Committee. The SASW National Standing Committee has vacancies. This is a chance to shape your professional association's work in Scotland and influence the direction of policy and practice across the country while learning new skills and taking part in board-level activity.

See more here: https://buff.ly/DK4rwaB

Public service reform with the integral aim of creating savings for services that have been on the sharp end of continua...
24/08/2026

Public service reform with the integral aim of creating savings for services that have been on the sharp end of continual cuts and rising demand for nearly a generation makes transformative change very difficult to realise.

Read our response here: https://buff.ly/Bay6dJL

20/08/2026

Following a lengthy and robust election process this summer, BASW is pleased to announce that Priscilla Kurewa has been elected to the role of UK Chair.

Priscilla joins fellow successful candidates Patriche Bentick and Carlene Cornish as members on BASW's Council. They will take up their roles at the conclusion of our AGM on 3 September.

BASW congratulates all candidates on their respective campaigns and thanks them for engaging so positively with members throughout this important process.

We also extend our appreciation to all BASW members for taking part and, in doing so, having your say on the future governance and direction of our professional association.

Read more 🔗 https://basw.co.uk/articles/priscilla-kurewa-becomes-new-basw-uk-chair

Address

57 Albion Road
Edinburgh
EH75QY

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

0131 221 9445

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