°ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹û²éѯ membership for independent social workers.Ìý
Along with standard °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹û²éѯ membership, self-employed independent social workers can opt into one of our two enhanced independent membership packages to support your independent practice. Ìý
- Independent Basic
- Independent Plus
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- £5 million professional indemnity insurance cover (independent basic package)
- PlusÌýpackage includesÌý£5 million public liability cover and £10million professional indemnity insurance.
- Get listed in our to attract work
- Access professional development to specifically support your social work business including networking events
View details below of the standard °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹û²éѯ membership and add the enhanced independent package of your choice.
Standard working membership package
°ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹û²éѯ's standard membership package offers membership for social workers who have been qualified and worked in a social work position as follows:
Category | Direct Debit / monthly |
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Working (qualified over five years) | £24.50 / month |
Working (qualified for less than five years) | £17.56 / month |
Benefits
- Protection. Ìý£5 million professional indemnity insurance cover tailored to your social work role and experience level.
- Representation. ÌýAccess Advice and Representation, a team of qualified social workers for professional/regulatory help.
- Professional support service. ÌýConfidential 1-1 support and coaching service for social workers and students.Ìý
- Training and CPD. Develop your knowledge and skills and carve out your career path with free and discounted CPD.Ìý
- Specialist resources. ÌýAccess policies, resources and practice guides for social work. Connect Network with like-minded colleagues to discuss practice and share knowledge and ideas.Ìý
- Independent member bulletin. ÌýReceive the latest social work news, updates and events to your inbox.Ìý
- Events and conferences. ÌýFree and discounted access to leading conferences and events.Ìý
- Campaigning. ÌýAdd your voice and influence on what matters in social work today.Ìý
- Code of Ethics. ÌýBe recognised for upholding the highest professional standards and practice.Ìý
- Professional social work magazine. ÌýThe UK’s only printed social work magazine - delivered direct to your door.Ìý
- Save on journals. ÌýUp to 75% off on The British Journal of Social Work and Practice: Social Work in Action
Independent Basic
Enhance your membership by opting into the Independent Basic package.
Add a further £5 per month to the standard membership rate.
Package | Additional cost / monthlyÌý |
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Independent Basic | + £5.00 / month |
Benefits
- Professional Indemnity Insurance. ÌýAll our membership packages include £5 million professional indemnity cover.Ìý
- Get listed in our specialist Independents Directory to attract work. ÌýRanked #1 on Google,Ìý°ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹û²éѯ’s Independents DirectoryÌýis a public resource for clients to find the right self-employed social work professionals.Ìý
- @ibasw email address ÌýGet an @ibasw email address to use as your own and enhance your professional status
- Make professional links with other social workers. ÌýBelong to a UK wide network of 4000+ independent social workers or connect in your area.ÌýÌýOur networks bring together self-employed social work professionals, practice assessors, trainers and educators.
- Connect online. ÌýJoin the conversation in the °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹û²éѯ Independents private Facebook discussion groupÌýand theÌý°ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹û²éѯ Independents LinkedIn group.
- Show your professional status. ÌýDownload and use our recognised °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹û²éѯ Independent Social Work logoÌýto promote your work and professional status.ÌýÌý
- Access CPD and professional resources. ÌýSign-up to free and discountedÌýeventsÌýto meet your CPD regulatory requirements and keep ahead of updates in your sector.Ìý
- Receive °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹û²éѯ updates for Independent Members. ÌýHear the latest insight, updates and resources for independent social workers.ÌýÌý
- Apply the code of ethics for Independent Social Workers to your work.Ìý The Code of Ethics for Social Work for Independents outlines the principles of running a business, employing others and practicing independently. **need link**
Independent Plus
Enhance your membership further by opting into the Independent Plus package.
Add for a further £15 per month to the standard membership rate.
Package | Additional cost / monthlyÌý |
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Independent Plus | + £15.00 / month |
Benefits
- All of the Independent Basic package benefits
- £5 million public liability insurance cover designed for self-employed social work professionalsÌý
- £10 million enhanced professional indemnity insurance.ÌýÌý
- Secure messaging service to send encrypted messages ÌýProtect your client and business data through our secure °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹û²éѯ branded email messaging service.ÌýÌý
> Claim tax back on your membership subscription
UK tax payers who pay the °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹û²éѯ membership fee yourself can claim tax relief on professional association membership subscriptions. You can claim up to four years’ subscription fees. ÌýFind out more on theÌý. If you make aÌýÌýusingÌý, the company will pay £10 to the Social Workers’ Benevolent Trust.Ìý Please be aware °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹û²éѯ is listed asÌýSocial Workers British Association of on the HMRC website. Terms and conditions apply
Benefits | Basic | Plus |
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£5 million Professional Indemnity Insurance | Yes | X |
£10 million Professional Indemnity Insurance | Ìý X | Yes |
£5 million Public Liability Insurance | Ìý X | Yes |
Secure messaging service to send encrypted messagesÌý | Ìý X | Yes |
Get listed in the °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹û²éѯ Independents Directory | YesÌý | YesÌý |
Forwarding ibasw email address | Yes | YesÌý |
Professional links and networks | Yes | Yes |
°ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹û²éѯ Independents Logo to show your status | Yes | Yes |
Independent updates, information, insight and resourcesÌý | Yes | Yes |
Discounted learning and professional development | Yes | Yes |
Connect online | Yes | Yes |
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