After reviewing the protocols of AASW Code of Ethics, I have learnt that social work is intended towards ensuring the wellbeing of the individuals. This is with due consideration of the values, roles and responsibilities, which are crucial for completing the projects (Aasw.asn.au 2019). I have gained knowledge regarding the promotion of social change, which accounts for the main purpose of social work. Along with this, I have also gained an insight into the fact that social work is conducted for enhancing the stability in the relationship of the individuals. In all of these insights, developing ethical practices is crucial for preserving the fundamental rights of the individuals.
Out of the ethical responsibilities in the AASW Code of Conduct, I choose Respect for persons. Under this, I have gained the knowledge that every individual possesses unique and equal opportunities for catering to the wellbeing of others. Here, the essential attributes are self-determination, consistency in the rights and culture of others for the creation of a sustainable environment (Valutis and Rubin 2016). According to my opinions, the focus on social groups like communities is beneficial in terms of respecting their culture. Referring to the protocols have enhanced my awareness about the fulfilling the Duty of Care in terms of avoiding harm to others.
In this ethical responsibility, I think recognition and respect for the group identity is effective in terms of ensuring that the collective needs of the community people have been fulfilled. Catering to social justice is accounted as the core obligation of the social workers regarding protecting the benefits (Kaptein 2017).
I have learnt about the diversity, which prevails in the diverse systems. In this, the perspective of ecological systems results in the interaction between personal and the environmental factors. According to Adelstein and Clegg (2016), consideration of the sub-systems helps in gaining an insight into the specific behavioural, motivational, biophysical factors related to the approaches of the individuals. Along with this, I have also learned about the interpersonal systems, which reflects the social networks into which the individuals are tangled. These interactions enhances the cultural diversity. I feel that the physical environment contributes in completing the social work. Incorporation of Ecological systems model into the social work is beneficial in terms of gaining an insight into its scope and arena (Epstein and Turner 2015).
I can make mention of system maintenance and enhancement, of which I have upgraded my knowledge. Social workers, agencies are entrusted with the responsibility to evaluate the structures, policies and functional relationships. This is in terms of enhancing the efficiency. I can make mention of the role of organizational analyst, who develops policies and procedures after detecting the factors, which can have negative impacts on the service delivery. Boddington (2017) is of the view that incorporation of the Administrative theory into the social work helps the workers to delve deeper into the role. I think consideration of the case study references and journal articles is beneficial in terms of promoting the wellbeing of the respondents. Making use of the systems adds automation into the process of data collection.
According to my opinion, social work enhances the personality of the individuals. I affirm with the viewpoints of the critics regarding social work being considered as a “value based profession”. Honesty, integrity, respect and acknowledgement for the work done by others is central for the enhancement of the professional values. On the other hand, I feel that consciousness towards organizing the works is crucial for upgrading the preconceived skills, expertise and knowledge. Affirming to the opinions of Epstein and Turner (2015), I can say that pplication of the theories into the assumptions relate to the professional social work values. Until and unless the individuals come into contact with the seniors, they do not feel the urge to modify their personal approach.
From the other perspective, social work acts as a medium between the transitions from personal to professional. Using the theories in a rational manner enhances the personality of the individuals, indicative of enhancing the professionalism. On the other hand, Adelstein and Clegg (2016) states that consciousness towards preserving the core values of research enhances the personal sphere. This enhancement attracts the clients, intending to collaborate with the social workers. This aspect reflects the socialization of the workers.
In this context, one of the relevant issues is the conflicts, which might arise when the personal and professional values in the social work merge. In this, ethics and individual understanding are important components for enhancing the learning processes, needed for completing the social works (Kaptein 2017).
References
Aasw.asn.au (2019). Code of Ethics, Australian Association of Social Workers 2010, Retrieved 22nd March 2019 from https://www.aasw.asn.au/practitioner-resources/code-of-ethics
Adelstein, J. and Clegg, S., 2016. Code of ethics: A stratified vehicle for compliance. Journal of Business Ethics, 138(1), pp.53-66.
Boddington, P., 2017. Towards a code of ethics for artificial intelligence. Cham, Switzerland: Springer.
Epstein, B., & Turner, M. (2015). The nursing code of ethics: Its value, its history. OJIN: The Online Journal of Issues in Nursing, 20(2), 1-10.
Kaptein, M., 2017. The living code: Embedding ethics into the corporate DNA. Routledge.
Valutis, S. and Rubin, D., 2016. Value Conflicts in Social Work: Categories and Correlates. Journal of Social Work and Values & Ethic, 13(1), pp.11-24.
