Personal and Professional Values

PersonaL and Professional Values

Within Social Work

Personal

Professional

Encompass beliefs and ideals that individuals hold dear. Personal values guide individual behavior and reflect real differences across cultures, occupations, religions, and political orientations.

Professional values are specific to one's work environment

Adhering to professional values such as integrity, empathy, and respect for diversity can influence how practitioners navigate complex situations involving clients with diverse needs.

While upholding integrity and ethical standards, individuals must understand how their personal values align with or conflict with professional expectations.

By aligning their decision-making with their core professional values, social workers can uphold ethical standards while effectively addressing the needs of those they serve.

Core personal values guide our practice and approach to addressing social issues such as social isolation and building inclusive communities.

The six core values outlined by the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) - service, social justice, dignity and worth of the person, importance of human relationships, integrity, and competence - serve as foundational principles for social work practice

These values guide them in navigating complex situations involving clients with diverse needs, highlighting the importance of upholding ethical standards.