Ethics, Values and Legislation
Apply conduct, ethics, values and relevant legislation to uphold the integrity and reputation of the organisation and the profession
Type
Domain
Competency Area
Professional Practice
Levels
Adhere to principles of inclusive work practices in area of work
Adhere to organisational values and code of conduct in area of work
Carry out confidentiality protocols in area of work
Follow incident and reporting procedures
Exercise duty of care
Apply principles of ethical conduct, policies and procedures
Apply the organisational, legal and ethical policies and procedures to professional activities
Execute confidentiality protocols in documentation, recording and disclosure of client information
Identify and inform supervisors on ethical issues and misconduct
Apply relevant ethical decision-making processes
Assess ethical implications and apply decision-making processes to resolve ethical dilemmas
Advocate for the needs of the clients, ensuring their safety, security, well-being and inclusiveness
Assess potential workplace hazards and risks to ensure a safe and secure environment
Maintain duty of care and inclusive workplace practices
Report ethical issues and misconduct
Apply ethical decision-making models and strategies
Analyse reasons underpinning ethical dilemmas and issues and apply the appropriate ethical decision-making models to resolve them
Monitor organisation operational procedures to ensure work practices providing care and support of clients are executed in the best interest of clients
Review procedures of organisational operations to identify breaches to legal and ethical requirements
Monitor compliance to ethical practices, legal and regulatory requirements
Monitor, review and address incidents and complaints
Advise on ethical dilemmas and issues and guide resolution
Provide advice to multidisciplinary teams in ethical dilemmas and in court or legal forums for ethical decision-making
Establish procedures to identify and address ethical issues
Develop and implement procedures to maintain confidentiality of documentations and client records
Identify changes in ethical practices, legislation, regulations and reporting requirements with reference to government initiatives for incorporation
Review professional and ethical conduct and practices of social service professionals to determine gaps in compliance
Evaluate and translate compliance requirements for development of policies and procedures
Evaluate organisational governance, compliance, and risk management policies and procedures in relation to professional practice
Assess changes in legislation and regulations, and benchmark ethical practices in the local and international contexts
Design new legal and ethical frameworks, formulating change structures and procedures
Determine ethical and legal implications on professional practices in policy review initiatives with relevant government and social service
Establish and monitor quality assurance procedures to ensure governance and ethical accountability