Building Brighter Futures for Every Child 🌟 Join the "Careers That Care South West" event on 24 September 2026 at Bristol's M Shed. Connect, learn, and be inspired by the people shaping children's services. It's free to attend. Reserve your place here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/careers-th...

John McGowan talks to Professional Social Work Magazine editor Shahid Naqvi about his ten years as general secretary of the Social Workers Union - and delivers an urgent call to the new prime minister: basw.co.uk/about-social... @basw-uk.bsky.social @gftu.org.uk

Chrissie Beatty has been appointed Interim Chair of the Social Workers Union: swu-union.org.uk/2026/08/a-ne... "Together, we can build on the incredible foundations laid by those who came before us, welcome new voices and ideas, and continue to fight for the profession we love."

After ten years as SWU General Secretary, John McGowan leaves behind far more than an office. He leaves a stronger Social Workers Union, a louder collective voice for social workers, and a legacy built on integrity, courage and compassion: swu-union.org.uk/2026/08/john...

🏆 Pleased to announce the #SWUAssignment 2026 Essay Competition winners who will each receive £500. Thank you to all the social work students & apprentices who shared their reflections, insights, and hopes for the future. 💡 Read the winning essays here: swu-union.org.uk/2026/07/swu-...

Brilliant start to the JUSWA Conference 2026 "Working Together in Challenging Times" that will explore greater collaboration, shared learning, leadership, and bringing people together. Come say hello at the SWU and @baswcymru.bsky.social stall! @swanseauni.bsky.social @basw-uk.bsky.social

SWU is pleased to sponsor this year's Joint Universities Social Work Association (JUSWA) Conference 2026: juswa.org Hope to see you here at Swansea University and proud to support the important work of social work educators, researchers and practitioners.

As Pride month draws to a close we continue to stand in #solidarity with the LGBTQIA+ community, always. 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ As social workers we have respect for human rights and a responsibility to challenge oppression, so let's talk about gender: swu-union.org.uk/2025/06/prid...

Join the BASW Diaspora Social Workers SIG on 9 July at Buckinghamshire New University for their 3rd Conference, themed: "LEADING WITHOUT BORDERS: Equity. Ownership. Impact." Come connect with fellow social workers, students, & leaders. Registration is open: basw.co.uk/basw-diaspor...

SWU shares the concerns laid out by Scotland’s 32 Chief Social Work Officers. The children’s care system is in a state of emergency with vulnerable children in danger and staff being pushed beyond breaking point. This must not be normalised: swu-union.org.uk/2026/06/scot...

SWU and 135+ organisations have already signed the @migrantsrights.bsky.social collective letter demanding four non-negotiable actions from Stormont and No. 10. The community belongs here. Far-right violence does not. Sign and share letter: swu-union.org.uk/2026/06/we-s...

Every student and worker, every trade unionist and anti-war activist is invited to join @stwc.bsky.social for #All2London20June - tickets are still available! ❌ International Anti-War conference 🗓️ June 20 📍 Central Hall Westminster 🔗 swu-union.org.uk/2026/06/swu-...

✨Social work students and apprentices, if you are a last minute person now is your time to shine. Send in your #SWUAssignment entry by June 14th for the chance to win a £500 prize - there are four prizes to be won! 📝 Competition details: swu-union.org.uk/world-social... #WSWD2026

📢This is the last week! UK social work educators in university-based programmes please take the survey by June 14: swu-union.org.uk/2026/06/soli... Thank you for helping create an evidence base for a campaign of solidarity against the growing pressures on social work education.

SWU invites social workers, trade unionists, and activists to attend our online screening on Wednesday evening: 📽️ The Story of Jenin followed by a Q&A with director Ehab Ghafri 🗓️ June 10, 7pm 🎟️ swu-union.org.uk/2026/05/swu-...

The #GRTHM26 theme #OnwardsWithHope resonates deeply with Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities in Wales that have endured generations of exclusion, erasure and hostility yet continue to produce knowledge, culture, scholarship and resistance: swu-union.org.uk/2026/06/gyps... @fft.bsky.social

📝Social work students & apprentices in the UK - just 1 week left to write your #SWUAssignment essay. Enter by June 14 for the chance to win one of four £500 prizes! All competition details, meet the markers, & previous winning essays on our website: swu-union.org.uk/world-social...

Our new SWU General Secretary @davesocialist.bsky.social tells PSW editor Shahid Naqvi about his motivation, priorities, and the future of the union: 📰 basw.co.uk/about-social... @basw-uk.bsky.social @scotssocialwork.bsky.social @baswcymru.bsky.social @baswni.bsky.social

Social work students & apprentices in the UK - you have until June 14th to get your entries in for the #SWUAssignment essay competition. There are 4 prizes of £500 to be won! This year's question asks you to reflect on activism, solidarity, and hope: swu-union.org.uk/world-social...

📢 Calling all academics in UK university-based social work programmes! Help us create an evidence base for our campaign of solidarity against the growing pressures that are putting social work education at risk: swu-union.org.uk/2026/05/swu-... @basw-uk.bsky.social

We hope everyone celebrating is having a brilliant #EidAlAdha with their loved ones. SWU sends our best Eid Mubarak wishes! 🌙✨

🔗: bit.ly/3NUNxQf The Right To Food UK Commission really wants to hear from YOU❤️ If you’ve experienced food insecurity, the Commission is listening to Community Voices. Help shape change by sharing your views using the link above. @basw-uk.bsky.social @gftu.org.uk @ianbyrnemp.bsky.social

If you're looking for a sign to get involved with the @nochildbehinduk.bsky.social campaign, this is it ✨ 🖊️ Sign the petition today to call on the Government to deliver Free School Meals for All: deliverthedinners.org.uk

We are pleased to announce that Dave Callow has been elected as the new SWU General Secretary. Congratulations @davesocialist.bsky.social, thank you to both candidates, & thank you everyone who contributed to the election process! Read more about the election here: swu-union.org.uk/2026/05/swu-...

📢 A statement from the Migrant Workers’ Rights Coalition for #MayDay2026 and an invitation to join the Migrant Workers’ Rights Bloc on May 4th in London: swu-union.org.uk/2026/04/may-... #MayDay #LDNMayDay #MigrantsRightsAreWorkersRights @regulariseuk.bsky.social @ldnmayday.bsky.social

Today on #InternationalWorkersMemorialDay we remember workers who’ve lost their lives, been injured, or made ill through work. This year’s theme ‘psychosocial risks and mental wellbeing at work’ is a pressing issue for social workers: swu-union.org.uk/2026/04/inte... #IWMD2026 #MayDay2026

SWU wishes a very happy Vaisakhi to everyone celebrating! We join you in today’s celebration of equality, justice, solidarity, and community. 🌾🥁🎉