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CATE Code of Ethics July 2009

Careers and Transition Education Association

 Code of Ethics

 

The Careers and Transition Education Association brings together people working in the areas of careers education advice and guidance, and transition education.

•        the consumers of the services named above (clients)
•        the integrity of the association.
•        the members of the association
•        the employing body of the CATE member

 Personal Conduct of Members

1.        Members will uphold the Constitution of the Association and Code of Ethics at all times

2.        Members will support other members and related professionals.

3.        All members will be responsible for the decisions made, and guidance given in the course of their work.

4.         Members will recognise the limits of their expertise, and should not offer services beyond their professional competence.

5.         Members will work within the bounds of their employment agreement

6.         All statutory and legal obligations will be observed and where doubt exists the relevant authorities should be consulted

Responsibility to the Clients

1.        The member should aim to develop and maintain a professional relationship with the client based upon the needs and best interests of the client.

2.         A client?s confidentiality will be respected, where a third party is to be involved The client must be informed in advance. Where disclosure of information is deemed to be necessary the client?s consent must be gained.

3.          The dignity and personal rights and the right to make their own decisions must be respected.

4.         Ethical, cultural, and racial dimensions are to be considered and respected.

5.         Each person must be dealt with fairly, equitably and without prejudice, respecting their values, beliefs and life experiences and those of their families and communities to which they belong

6.         The client has the right to receive up to date and accurate information.

7.         Members will avoid any method, tool or technique which could be considered likely to cause harm.

8.         Members will act in the best interests of their client at all times, where there is likely to be a conflict of interests the client must be given the opportunity to seek help elsewhere.