Prospective member FAQs
How do I join 澳门六合彩开奖结果查询?
You can join 澳门六合彩开奖结果查询 by completing our It鈥檚 useful to have your work contact details (if currently working), registration number (if a qualified social worker) and bank details (if opting for Direct Debit), or a Debit / Credit Card at hand
How much is membership
Use our to find out the cost of a bespoke membership package to suit you and the stage of your career.听
澳门六合彩开奖结果查询 membership covers you for every stage of your social work career - from student to retirement and everything in between.
Staying with 澳门六合彩开奖结果查询 means you will benefit from discounted rates in membership. Take a look at our membership types for more details on the benefits of 澳门六合彩开奖结果查询 membership.
Am I eligible to be a 澳门六合彩开奖结果查询 member?
澳门六合彩开奖结果查询 Membership is available to qualified social workers, or students studying for a recognised social work qualification in the UK
How do I register for an event/ training course / taster session
Visit our where you can browse upcoming dates. Once you have selected an event, click the book now button to register. You can get a code to access a designated taster session for free by signing up to our mailing list
How can I access support with my social work role?
澳门六合彩开奖结果查询鈥檚 Professional Support Service offers peer-to-peer support for all social workers and social work students in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.听
The service provides coaching by experienced social workers aimed at helping you develop in your career and identify ways forward through the challenges you encounter in your work. It is free and confidential, designed by and for social workers. Throughout the process you will be able to access up to three video or telephone sessions with a trained volunteer coach.听
All our coaches are experienced social workers who understand the challenges faced by the social work community.听
How can I work in the UK as a social worker with an overseas qualification?
To register as a social worker in one of the UK nations, contact the relevant regulatory body or visit their website for information
- England - Social Work England - registration information
- Wales 鈥 Social Care Wales - registration information
- Northern Ireland 鈥 Northern Ireland Social Care Council - registration information
- Scotland 鈥 - registration information here
How can I find an independent social worker?
You can search
Existing members FAQs
How do I renew my 澳门六合彩开奖结果查询 membership
How do I register for an event/training course/forum
First, log into your then visit our where you can browse upcoming dates. Once you have selected an event, click the book now button to register.
How to log-in/reset password
You can log in by selecting the log in button on the top right of our webpages, or by clicking
To reset your password, select the 鈥榬equest new password鈥 tab on the log-in page or by clicking
How do I change or update my membership category
You can view our membership categories on our membership pages . For any changes,
How do I access my CPD records
First, log into your 澳门六合彩开奖结果查询 member account from 澳门六合彩开奖结果查询鈥檚 and navigate to the member home by clicking this or selecting 鈥榤ember home鈥 from the blue toolbar, then selecting
How do I record CPD in my 澳门六合彩开奖结果查询 member account?
First, log into your selecting then Click the pink 鈥榓dd professional development鈥 button to record your CPD
How can I speak to an advisor regarding a workplace issue
The 澳门六合彩开奖结果查询 Advice and Representation team are a team of qualified social workers who provide specialist professional and regulatory help. Check out our Advice and Representation web pages.
It is always advisable to get in touch with us early with any concerns 鈥 the earlier you get in touch the sooner we can support you.
Insurance 鈥 how do I obtain my insurance certificate
Your current insurance certificate is available by logging into our members portal and selecting 鈥淢ember Services鈥.听 From here you can download a copy of your current insurance certificate.听 Should you require an accompanying 澳门六合彩开奖结果查询 membership confirmation letter, please contact the membership team .
Insurance - what insurance cover is included in my membership, how much (value) and what they need
Working Category of 澳门六合彩开奖结果查询 membership will provide you with up to 拢5 million Professional Indemnity coverage.
For those requiring and opting into our enhanced Independents package, Independents Plus, this will provide you with up to 拢5 million Public Liability coverage.听 Note that the Independents Plus package is an additional cost to your basic 澳门六合彩开奖结果查询 membership costs. 聽Find out more about Independent membership here.
Click here to access information on your 澳门六合彩开奖结果查询 insurance.
I鈥檇 like to work in a different country, how do I go about it?
To register as a social worker in one of the UK nations, contact the relevant regulatory body or visit their website for information
- England - Social Work England - registration information
- Wales 鈥 Social Care Wales - registration information
- Northern Ireland 鈥 Northern Ireland Social Care Council - registration information
- Scotland 鈥 - registration information here
How can I get more involved with 澳门六合彩开奖结果查询?
Find out more about 澳门六合彩开奖结果查询 groups and networks and how to get involved.
How do I pay for my membership
Membership fees can be paid monthly or annually via Direct Debit or you can opt to pay for a full year's membership via a credit or debit card.听 Our monthly direct debits are collected on the 15th of each month, or the following Monday should this date fall at the weekend.听 At present, you cannot select an alternative debit date.
How do I update my payment details e.g. I need to change the account from which my membership fees are paid.
Please contact the membership team or by calling 0121 622 8401
For data protection and security reasons we urge members not to provide any bank details via e mail.听 If you need to update your details, please contact the team.
I am a retiring member.听 What are my options in relation to my 澳门六合彩开奖结果查询 membership
For those existing members reaching retirement, we do have other membership options, including one for retired members and people who are not in remunerative employment.
*Eligibility conditions apply.
How can I access support with my social work role?
澳门六合彩开奖结果查询鈥檚 Professional Support Service offers peer-to-peer confidential support for all social workers and social work students who are 澳门六合彩开奖结果查询 members UK wide.听
The service provides coaching by experienced social workers aimed at helping you develop in your career and identify ways forward through the challenges you encounter in your work. It is free and confidential, designed by and for social workers.听
Throughout the process you will be able to access up to three video or telephone sessions with a trained volunteer coach. All our coaches are experienced social workers who understand the challenges faced by the social work community.听
How do I access my independent member benefits?
Visit our Independent member web page to find out full details. Current 澳门六合彩开奖结果查询 members that subscribe to either the Independents Basic or Plus enhanced packages may submit their details to the public online聽.听聽including how to submit a listing. 聽
Members that subscribe to either the Independents Basic or Plus package may request the use of a dedicated forwarding email address -聽firstname.surname@ibasw.uk.听 (log-in required)
Members that subscribe to the Independents Plus package are eligible to request a Secure Messaging Service account.听聽(log-in required).
Members within a working category who subscribe to either the聽Independents Basic聽or聽Independents Plus聽enhanced package can use the 澳门六合彩开奖结果查询 Independents Logo as part of your professional branding to identify your membership with the 澳门六合彩开奖结果查询.听 (log-in required)
How to get a DBS (Independents)
It is possible to apply for a DBS check through a third party organisation. To view the full list of DBS umbrella bodies, please visit . Many Independents find that if a check is required as part of a contractual arrangement, they are able to secure a check with their client such as a local authority or agency.
Once you do secure a new check, 澳门六合彩开奖结果查询 encourages members to subscribe to the update service .