Ethics And Social Work: A Code Of Ethics

For Aotearoa our code of ethics and core principles underpin the guidelines for social workers in the profession (Thomas, 2014). The development and support these core principles provide us with, will give us a better understanding on how well we interact and communicate. We are going to explore the uniqueness of two different groups and define, the social work relationships between people of social and economic class, and religion.

The social-economic class in New Zealand has rising concerns of poverty, family violence and crime. (Easton, 2008). In history, inequality has always been mistreated, starting back in the English poor law days (Carpenter & Osborne 2014). In the 1950s New Zealand’s welfare state perceived and governed, the image

Been prejudice and bias the social worker will need to be thoughtful as the social work definition ‘promotes social change’ and having ‘respect for diversities are central to social work’. Under the statement of ethical principles, it states “Ethical awareness is a fundamental part of the professional practice of social workers.” (IFSW, 2014) “Their ability and commitment to act ethically is an essential aspect of the quality of the service offered to those who use social work services” (IFSW,2014). Under the ANSAW code of ethics promotes “Members accurately inform the wider community about the services that they offer” (ANAZSW,2014, chapter 3) and do not misrepresent their knowledge, skills, statutory status, training, qualifications and experience.” “Members respect the worth and dignity of clients, and work in non-discriminatory ways that acknowledge the age, beliefs, culture, gender, marital, legal or family status, intellectual, psychological and physical abilities, race, religion, sexual orientation, and social and economic status of clients”. (ANAZSW,2014 chapter