Social work is a field that is growing and many new areas are
added to it and the demand for its professionals increases. It is a
profession that focuses solely on helping others, without any selfish
aims and profit-making behavior, so it is given a lot of importance.
There are plenty of different kinds of social workers, but, what they
all have in common is a sense of ethics and principles which must be
followed.
Whether these workers are employed by the government or a
private organization, one thing that is essential is that they have to
follow a specific code of conduct when it comes to their job. Most
organizations have their own ethical code, but the National Association
of Social workers has also developed a code, which has to be followed by
all workers in the country. It includes all aspects of behavior and is
very comprehensive.
There are many important ethical values, but
the top one is service. The main aim of social workers should be to
provide a service to the community, and to be willing to help no matter
what. These services should not be for financial gain, but for the sole
purpose of helping people. Social justice is an important ethical value,
and social workers should aim to end all kinds of injustices in their
area of concern. It is important for these workers to know the value of
every human- being, so that they understand the importance of making
even the smallest difference. Apart from that, an important ethical
value is the importance of relationships so that these workers can make
an effort to sustain and improve human relationships of all kinds.
Although
it goes without saying, social workers must put other people and their
needs above their own financial gains. They need to understand that the
work they do is for humanity and it is a kind of charity, not a simply
business as with many careers.
Moreover, social workers should
also realize that not everyone is willing to receive their help, so they
cannot force their work on someone. Even though they might be able to
help someone, if that person refuses help, workers do not have the right
to force their decisions on that person. Confidentiality is just as
important, and any information about a client should be classified and
not shared with anyone unless it is required, and even then
, consent
must be taken.
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