Ethical Principles In Social Work

Ethical Principles
The following ethical principles are established on social worker’s six core values of the NASW’s Code of Ethics that included service, social justice, dignity and worth of the person, importance of human relationships, integrity, and competence. These ethical principles set the ideals that all social workers should pursue to their practice.
Service
Social workers help people in need and to direct social problems. Social workers draw on their knowledge, values, and skills to guidance people in need (Code of Ethics, 2015). Their ultimate goal is to serve others and provide care for those in need. Forth more, social workers provide support to those who are unable to speak for themselves,
The Bible verse that relates to serving

is Matthew 20:28 which states “Even as the Son of Man came not to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.” I believe this Bible verse explains that as Christians we should have a servant’s mind and leadership in the same way Christ came to serve humankind. I also believe that as Christian social workers we need to help our client’s best interest at heart so they will be able to strive in life.
Social Justice
Through social justice, social workers fight against injustices and inequality. Social workers fight for the rights of the defenseless and oppressed individuals and groups of people to help increase community changes and improvements. For example, social workers work on areas such as poverty, unemployment, discrimination and other forms of social injustices that need attention (Code of Ethics, 2015). Once social workers understand the problem, they can begin to focus on changes towards improvement.
The Bible verse that relates to social justice is Matthew 7:12 which states “So whatever you wish that others would do to you, do also to them, for this is the Law and the Prophets.” I believe this Bible verse means that people should treat others the way they want to be treated. As social workers we need to support sensitivity and knowledge about oppression, cultural, and ethnic diversity. As social workers we need to follow God’s law and provide clients with rights, protections, opportunities, and social benefits regardless of their backgrounds or diverse groups.
Competence
Social workers practice within their skills to effectively perform work with clients. Social workers continually strive to increase their professional knowledge and skills and to apply them in practice. Through competence, social workers improve their knowledge, skills, and area of expertise through classes, training, and other ways in order to apply the greatest performance of service.
The Bible verse that relates to competence is Matthew 28:18-20 which states “And Jesus came and said to them, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me.

Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you.” I believe the Bible verse is expressing that as Christians we should utilize our skills that God gave us to provide care to others. As social workers, we need to have a mentality to improve our skills and practice to our clients who are in stressful and hard situations.
Integrity
Social workers need to act honest, trustworthy, and responsible to promote ethical practices to their clients. Through integrity, social workers are aware of the missions, values, ethical principles, and ethical standards and practices. Through interactions with the clients, social workers need to be upfront and share information with their clients from day one. It is important to be upfront with clients because it lets the client know that they are valued and important.
The Bible verse that relates to integrity is Luke 6:31 which states “And as you wish that others would do to you, do so to them.” This Bible verse means that we should treat others with respect, care, and love that we want others to treat us. We should always have a Jesus’ mind set to treat others with fairness and sincerity. Social workers need to obtain this value to provide reliable

resources and skills to their clients.
Dignity and worth
Through dignity and worth, social workers recognize their responsibility towards resolving conflicts between the interests of clients. Social workers treat each person in a caring and respectful fashion, mindful of individual differences and cultural and ethnic diversity. Social workers promote clients’ socially responsible self-determination (Code of Ethics, 2015). Social workers seek to enhance clients’ capacity and opportunity to change and to address their own needs.
The Bible verse that relates to dignity and worth is John 13:16 which states “Truly, truly, I say to you, a servant is not greater than his master, nor is a messenger greater than the one who sent him.” I believe this Bible verse means that everyone should have the same rights and values.

As a society, we need to empower each other because we are all human who are going their different situations in life.
Importance of human relationship
Through importance of human relationship, social workers understand that relationships are the key ingredient for change. Social workers do this by strengthening and encouraging relationships among people in a purposeful effort to enhance the well-being of individuals, communities, and other social forms.
The Bible verse that relates to importance of human relationship is John 15:16 which states “Greater love has no one than this that he lay down his life for his friends.” This Bible verse shows that Jesus did this by dying on the cross for sinners, so we can be forgiving of our sins. I believe this Bible verse means we should be laying down our time in utilizing the talents that God gave each of us. We live a short time on this earth and so when we are laying down our time in serving others, we are laying down our time for others through Jesus

Christ.