Professional Association for Black and Ethnic Minority Social Workers

What We Offer: Promoting Social Justice and Empowering Social Workers

At UKSWA, we offer a range of services and initiatives aimed at promoting social justice, empowering social workers, and improving conditions for all. Our offerings include:

1. Social Work Education: We provide comprehensive social work education programs to equip social workers with the knowledge and skills needed to navigate complex challenges in their field.
2. Challenging Anti-Oppressive Practices: We actively challenge anti-oppressive and anti-racist practices within social work organizations, advocating for a more inclusive and equitable profession.
3. Enhanced Life Opportunities for Black Communities: We strive to increase life opportunities for Black communities by addressing systemic barriers and promoting equal access to resources and opportunities.
4. Self-Esteem and Self-Confidence Building: We aim to improve the self-esteem and self-confidence of all social workers, empowering them to thrive in their professional roles.
5. Better Placements for Black Student Social Workers: We work towards securing better placements for Black student social workers, ensuring they have valuable learning experiences to support their career development.
6. Voice for Social Workers: Through our trade union, we act as a strong voice for social workers, advocating for their rights and well-being. We actively contribute to policy development and author books on relevant topics.
7. Improved Working Conditions: We strive for better working conditions for all social workers, fostering supportive and inclusive environments that promote professional growth and well-being.
8. Support for Black Communities: We provide dedicated support for Black communities, addressing their unique challenges and needs within the social work profession.
9. One-to-One Member Support: We offer personalized one-to-one support to our members, ensuring they receive the guidance and assistance they need.
10. Adaptation Program for Overseas Trained Social Workers: We provide a specialized adaptation program for social workers trained overseas, assisting them in transitioning to the UK social work context.
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Membership with UKSWA offers access to various benefits, including:

• Quarterly Meetings
• Annual Empowering Conferences
• Special Events throughout the year
• Monthly Newsletters with updates, events, and more to keep members connected.