Ethics, Values and Diversity

Social work practice often contains complex dilemmas

It is not always simple to identify 'the right way' of dealing with a situation. There are many considerations for practising professionally, without discrimination. Therefore it is imperative to understand the key areas of ethics, values and diversity - themes which underpin professional practice.

Your professional role and value base

It's important to understand the professional value and ethics bases that underpin the social work profession itself. Explore the context in which professional practice operates and learn about the role of law and policy, and working in a diverse society.

Your professional role and value base

Diversity and equality

Valuing diversity and promoting equality underpins a social worker's commitment to ensuring everyone is treated with respect. These resources will help you to consider these important and sensitive issues.

Diversity and equality

Ethics and values

Having an acute awareness of ethical principles and how these sit alongside the personal and professional value base is an important asset as a social worker. Learn more about how ethics and values are an important guiding force for your practice.

Ethics and values

Empowerment and partnership

Creating effective partnerships and empowering the service user in doing so is a fundamental principle in social work. Understand the goal of partnership-working and the challenges and rewards of service-user involvement with these resources.

Empowerment and partnership