Upholding and promoting human dignity and well-being
Social workers should respect, uphold and defend each persons physical, psychological, emotional and spiritual integrity and well-being. They should work towards promoting the best interests of individuals and groups in society and the avoidance of harm
Respecting the right to self determination
Social workers should respect, promote and support people’s dignity and right to make their own choices, provided this does not threaten the rights, safety and legitimate interests of others
Promoting the right to participation
Social workers should promote the full involvement and participation of people using their services in ways that enable them to be empowered in all aspects of decisions and actions affecting their lives
Treating a person as a whole
Social workers should be concerned with the whole person, within the family, community, societal, and natural environments, and should seek to recognise all aspects of a persons life,
Identifying and developing strengths
Social workers should focus on the strengths of all individuals, groups and communities and thus promote their empowerment
