Implementation of professional ethics in the practice of a social worker
Implementation of professional ethics in the practice of a social worker

Summary/Abstract: Introduction: In the article, we describe the code of ethics of a social worker with an emphasis on the importance of professional ethics in the relationship of a social worker versus recipients of social services. Reserach objectives: The main aim of our work was to point out the connection between ethics and social work, the application of the code of ethics in the practice of a social worker in selected social service facilities. Material and methods: In the conducted research, which was of a quantitative character, we used a questionnaire method to determine the application of the code of ethics in the practice of a social worker in three selected social services facilities in the city of Košice. The goal of the research was to confirm that the code of ethics affects social workers in the performance of their profession, as well as recipients of social services and their life in the facility. Results: The implementation of the code of ethics in the practice of a social worker is beneficial and at the same time improves life for recipients of social services in facilities. Conclusions: The code of ethics is the basis for quality social services, so within our results we can state that it improves life for recipients of social services in the facility. The professional ethics of a social worker is an important component for his practice.

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