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Nasw Code Of Ethics In Social Work

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Social Working

Paula Dossett
English Department, Mt. Carmel High School
English II
Mr. Nathan Wheatley
February 2, 2023

Social Working Social workers are people that can help solve everyday problems. Social work is more than just helping children, many social workers host big corporation fund raisers for many more than good causes. Social work is a very diverse profession with many different branches of social work to choose from. The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects 11% employment growth for social workers between 2018 and 2028, much faster than the 5% projected growth rate for the economy as a whole (SocialWorkLicensure, 2020). Social working has always been a career that has seemed beneficial to both myself and …show more content…

A good work ethic will keep a person organized and under control. NASW (National Association of Social Workers) develops ethical guidelines for social workers. The first NASW code of ethics was developed in 1960. The latest development to the code of ethics was in 2017 but it may be updated any time due to constant changes in the social working field. Social workers don't need to be part of the NASW to be accountable to the ethical standards (SocialWorkLeansure, 2023). Social work ethics are based on the professions core values of social justice, service, dignity, and worth of every person, and integrity. Most people become social workers with an understanding they’ll have to learn to understand a lot of different issues and problems, but ¨nothing prepares a person for the child who is taken away from their parents, the death of a elder in a nursing home or the countless stories of abuse told in the safe space of a social worker’s office” (University of Massachusetts Global, 2011, Section …show more content…

Social workers are a necessity in this world and the business for them will likely never go out (Valencia, Vicki, 2023). Look into social work and see what benefits it may hold. Social work is more than just helping children, many social workers host big corporation fund raisers for many very good causes. Keep in mind when pursuing this career that many social workers aspire to change the world and while it is good to stay compassionate and keep the want to help, it’s also important to stay aware that a social worker won’t be able to single-handedly help everyone they encounter (University of Massachusetts Global,

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