Social workers should "support the well-being of everybody without discrimination" as they are "committed to service for the welfare of mankind."The six basic values upon which the code of ethics is based are outlined, along with the general ethical standards that go along with them that social workers should use as a reference in their work.

1. Core Values and Code of Ethics
Followed By Every Social Worker
Dr. Suresh Borole

2. Introduction
● Social workers should "support the well-being of everybody without
discrimination" as they are "committed to service for the welfare of
mankind."
● The six basic values upon which the code of ethics is based are
outlined, along with the general ethical standards that go along with
them that social workers should use as a reference in their work.

3. What are Social Work Ethics?
● Ethics are a set of moral principles or a moral philosophy that directs
one's behavior and activities.
● It is also described as a collection of rules or a code of ethics established
by a business or a profession.
● Social workers must comply with social work ethics when functioning in
their position as professionals.
● Ethics distinguish between right and wrong and define what is
appropriate or inappropriate behavior.

4. Who Develops Social Work Ethics?
● Social workers' ethical standards are developed by the National Association
of Social Workers (NASW).
● The largest membership organization for social workers in the world is
NASW.
● The standards, values, and guiding principles for the profession are
established by the NASW.

5. Six Core Values of the Social Work Profession
● Service
● Social justice
● Dignity and worth of the person
● Importance of human relationships
● Integrity
● Competence

6. What are the Social Work Ethical Standards?
The following categories of ethical duties for social workers are listed in the Code
of Ethics:
● To clients
● To colleagues
● In practice settings
● As professionals
● To the social work profession
● To the broader society

7. Social Work Ethical Standards To Clients
● Commitment to clients
● Self-determination
● Informed consent
● Competence
● Cultural awareness and diversity
● Conflicts of interest
● Privacy and confidentiality
● Access to records
● Sexual relationships
● Physical contact
● Sexual harassment
● Derogatory language
● Payment for services

8. Social Work Ethical Standards To
Colleagues
● Respect
● Confidentiality
● Interdisciplinary collaboration
● Disputes involving colleagues
● Consultation
● Sexual relationships
● Sexual harassment
● Impairment of colleagues
● Incompetence of colleagues
● Unethical conduct of colleagues

9. Social Work Ethical Standards In Practice Settings
● Supervision and consultation
● Education and training
● Performance evaluation
● Client records
● Billing
● Client transfer
● Administration
● Continuing education and staff development
● Commitments to employers
● Labor-management disputes

10. Social Work Ethical Standards As Professionals
● Competence
● Discrimination
● Private conduct
● Dishonesty, fraud, and deception
● Impairment
● Misrepresentation
● Solicitations
● Acknowledging credit

11. Social Work Ethical Standards To the Social
Work Profession
● The integrity of the profession
● Evaluation and research

12. Social Work Ethical Standards To The
Broader Society
● Social welfare
● Public participation
● Public emergencies
● Social and Political action

13. Thank You