Care Values and Principles

Care Values and Principles

1. Core Values

   • The value of respect for the worth and dignity of each individual
     • recognise the importance of each person as a unique human being. Show respect by being thoughtful, considerate and meeting needs/ensuring privacy. Dignity maintained when worth as a human being is recognised
   • The value of according social justice and promoting social welfare
     • Social justice is a view of fair treatment of each individual and right for equal access to society's benefits. Social welfare is the well-being of all society, includes provisions affecting quality of life of disadvantaged people in society (includes housing, education and care)

2. Principles of Care

   • Safety
     • Your right to feel safe and secure in all aspects of life. Enjoy safety but not be over-protected. Be free from exploitation and abuse
   • Dignity
     • Your right to be treated with dignity and respect at all times and enjoy a full range of social relationships
   • Privacy
     • Your right to have your privacy and property respected. To receive the time, space and facilties you need and want. Be free from intrusion as long as it is safe for yourself and all others.
   • Choice
     • Your right to know about the range of choices available and make informed choices whilst respecting the rights of others to do the same. You also have the right to get help to fully understand all the options and choose the right one for you
   • Realising Potential
     • Your right to achieve all you can and make the most of life. Make full use of resources that are available to you
   • Equality and Diversity
     • Your right to live an independent life which is rich in purpose, meaning and fulfillment. Be valued for your ethnic background, culture, faith. Be treated equally and to live in an environment free from bullying, harrassment and discrimination. Be able to complain effectively without fear of vctimisation

3. Guiding Values

   • Empowerment
     • Based on the idea of supporting people to keep or gain control of all decision making that affects their lives
   • Valuing Diversity
     • All human beings should be appreciated for the unique individuals that they are
   • Social Inclusion
     • Everyone has the right to be respected and supported to play an active part in their own lives and of the communities to which they belong.
   • Social Justice
     • Based on the idea that everyone is entitled to fair treatment and equal access to the benefits that society has to offer.