Principles
YHES HOUSE PRINCIPLES
Every human being, regardless of racial origin, age, sex, beliefs, and socio-economic status, has a right to mmaximise his/her potential providing it does not infringe upon the rights of others.
Every society has an obligation to provide for and deal equitably with all its members and to make extra provision for those persons who by reasons of disability or misfortune are disadvantaged.
The welfare and community worker in professional practice has an obligation to utilise all available skills and knowledge to promote the well being of individuals, groups and communities.
The welfare and community worker has a professional obligation to give clients all knowledge, information and skills, which will assist clients, and client groups realise their maximum human potential.
The welfare and community worker as a practitioner within complex social structures has an obligation to safeguard the human value of all persons encountered in practice.
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