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Tuesday 17 March (World Social Work Day)

Social Work Week 2026

World Social Work Day

We will be holding internal events for our social work colleagues to reflect upon and celebrate the profession. 

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World Social Work Day 2026 session

2pm to 3pm. A joint Social Work England and BASW session will highlight how social workers can help cultivate unity, strengthen social bonds, and build resilience in an increasingly divided society.

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World Social Work Day 2026 poster. Yellow background with text: 'Co-building hope and harmony'. With illustrations of circles in red, green and purple to the right of the text.

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View and book onto session from each day of Social Work Week 2026

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Our 6 professional standards are set out in blocks in 3 columns by 2 rows.

The professional standards are listed as follows:

1. Promote the rights, strengths and wellbeing of people, families and communities.

2. Establish and maintain the trust and confidence of people.

3. Be accountable for the quality of my practice and the decisions I make.

4. Maintain my continuing professional development.

5. Act safely, respectfully and with professional integrity.

6. Promote ethical practice and report concerns.

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