The Principles

and Core Values

of Social Worker
 The 7 Principles of a Social worker
1. Acceptance principle
2. Principle of individualisation
3. Principle of Communication
4. Principle of Confidentiality
5. Principle of Self-determination
6. Principle of Non-judgmental Attitude
7. principle of Controlled Emotional
Involvement
Acceptance Priciple
In order to achieve optimum results, both the
client and social work practitioner must accept
each other.
Principle of Individualisation
At the foundation of social work practice is
a belief in the uniqueness of the individual
and his or her intrinsic value.
Principle of Communication
Communication between the social worker
and the client is critical in social work.
Communication can bev either verbal
(spoken or written) or nonverbal (using
gestures, signs, or actions to convey a
message).
Principle of Confidentiality
This principle serves as a solid foundation
for the appropriate application of social wok
intervention. It contributesto the
development of a solid worker-client
relationship.
Priciple of Self-determination
The client's right to self-determination is
emphasised by this idea. Every individual
has the right to determine what is best for
him or her and to choose the methods by
which to achieve it.
Principle of Non-judgmental
Attitude
The non-judgmental attitude principle
assumes that the social worker should enter
the professional interaction without
prejudice.
Principle of Controlled Emotional
Involvement
The notion of regulated emotional
engagement protects social workers from
becoming too emotionally invested in their
clients' problems or becoming too objective.
Six core values of the social work
profession
①Service
②Social justice
③Dignity and worth of the person
④Importance of human relationships
⑤Integrity
⑥Competence
Service
Ethical principle: Serve people in need and
work to address social problems.
Social justice
Ethical principle: Challenge social injustice
an work for social change on behalf of
vulnerable and oppressed people.
Dignity and worth of the person
Ethical principle: Be respectful of every
person and mindful of cultural and ethnic
diversity.
Importance of Human relationships

Ethical principle: Recognize and value the

importance of human relationships, and work
to strengthen these relationships in order to
enhance the well-being of individuals and
communities.
Integrity
Ethical principle: Be trustworthy and uphold
the profesion's mission, values, ethical
principles and ethical standards.
Competence
Ethical principle: Practice within areas of
competence, continously develop
professional knowledge of the profession.
Quiz

What are the seven principles of a

social work?

What are the six core values?