Code of Ethics for Social Work

Key principles

Human dignity and worth

• Respect for human dignity, and for individual and cultural diversity
• Value for every human being, their beliefs, goals, preferences and needs
• Respect for human rights and self determination
• Partnership and empowerment with users of services and with carers
• Ensuring protection for vulnerable people

Social justice

• Promoting fair access to resources
• Equal treatment without prejudice or discrimination
• Reducing disadvantage and exclusion
• Challenging the abuse of power

Service

• Helping with personal and social needs
• Enabling people to develop their potential
• Contributing to creating a fairer society

Integrity

• Honesty, reliability and confidentiality

Competence

• Maintaining and expanding competence to provide a quality service

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