Upholding the values and reputation of the profession
Social workers should act at all times in accordance with the values and principles of the profession and ensure that their behaviour does not bring the profession into disrepute
Being trustworthy
Social workers should work in a way that is honest, reliable and open, clearly explaining their roles, interventions and decisions and not seeking to deceive or manipulate people who use thief services, their colleagues or employers
Maintaining professional boundaries
Social workers should make judgments based on balanced and considered reasoning, maintaining awareness of the impact of their own values, prejudices and conflicts of interest in their practice and on other people
Being professionally accountable
Social workers should be prepared to account for and justify their judgements and actions to people who use services, to employers and the general public
Making considered professional judgements
Social workers should establish appropriate boundaries in their relationships with service users and colleagues and not abuse their position for personal benefit, financial gain or sexual exploitation
