The Importance Of Integrity In Social Work

What is Integrity? Integrity is the foundation of social work. It is one attribute that will define and separate the exceptional social worker from the mediocre social worker. It is being righteous and honest, having a moral character, and practicing ethical principles by still during what is right when no one is looking. In the story “The Seed,” Ling displayed all the characteristics of integrity. He continued to take care of his seed even though he did not see any results. No matter how bad the outcome appeared, Ling still took take care of his seed. As a social worker, it is important for us to have these qualities too. I believe a social worker should naturally possess morals, righteousness, honesty and ethics.
I have always been a person that believed if you do right, right will follow. Maybe it was my upbringing, but I was taught …show more content…
By working at an inner city middle school, I often see social workers and the obstacles they face. From what I have seen, social work is not an easy job. It is what you make it. Keeping a positive outlook on all situations and following the NASW Code of Ethics is the key to having a successful career in social work. Possessing important values such as morals, righteousness, honesty and ethics will maintain a healthy relationship not only with your clients, but with your employer. It is imperative to have a trustworthy relationship with your clients. In the story “The Seed,” we see how Ling did not compromise his integrity. Although he did not see his seed growing, he continued to nourish it. This is what we have to do even if it seems as though nothing is going well. We have to persevere just as Ling did. We may not be there to see the end results of our work, but if we plant a seed of quality service, social justice, dignity, and integrity to all that we served, we will achieve our