In an interview with The Observer at the weekend, Narey reportedly called for less effort in "fixing families that can't be fixed" and for social workers to be braver about removing children at risk.
However, BASW chief executive Hilton Dawson has branded his comments "too simplistic".
Dawson said: "Interventions from non-social workers such as Martin Narey are all very interesting but his approach is far too simplistic to be helpful.
"Instead of simple slogans that ignore the current crisis on the front line, Martin Narey should join with the professional organisation for social workers in the UK in campaigning to raise the status and standing of social work."
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