The Importance Of Core Values In Social Work

Growing up, I have always known that I want to make a positive difference in peoples lives. After going through several experiences as a child, it became clear to me that I should go into the field of social work. Social workers create positive change in the wellness of individuals in various ways and as a social worker, my goals will be to influence a positive social change. There are many ways that I can attain this goal, whether it be personally in my social work practice, or within the community of social workers that I will work amongst. Some of the ways that I can do this is by promoting healthy and active living, offering programs, supports and services targeted towards older adults and by having age friendly environments readily available to members of the community.
As a social worker, there are many core values to follow. Some of which include “Respect for human rights and dignity, promotion of social justice and human well being, recognizing the worth and uniqueness of every person, and the importance of the community” (C. Phillips, lecture, October 6, 2015). By following the core values, this will allow me to have a client-focused practice, which will cause a positive experience for both the clients and myself. Well-being consists of many

According the Checklist of Essential Features of Age-friendly Cities, “[Older adults] should play a role in suggesting changes and implementing and monitoring improvements” (World Health Organization, 2007, p.1). Older adults are going to be the people who have ideas and suggestions about what they want to have happen and this will allow them to be independent and have a better well-being. By listening to what they have to say, social workers can most definitely take this into account and put these goals for independence and better well-being into