The CIH code of ethics consists of a set of values, principles and behaviours that guide the expected professional conduct and judgement of CIH members.
Its aim is that all members working in housing, a values-based profession, can deliver the highest professional standards in their service to the community.
Housing professionals are faced with complex and difficult decisions in their roles and are in a position of trust in relation to their customers, employers and the public who rely on them to make professional and fair judgements.
The CIH code of ethics underpins the behaviours expected from members and supports the way in which decisions are expected to be made.
All CIH members are required to integrate these principles into every aspect of their professional behaviour and professional decision making.
In practice, members must:
Here are some self-evaluation questions to see if you meet these standards.
In practice, members must:
Here are some self-evaluation questions to see if you meet these standards.
In practice, members must:
Here are some self-evaluation questions to see if you meet these standards.
The CIH professional standards build on seven characteristics to enable you to think about your professional development needs and how you can contribute to the professionalism of your organisation and the wider sector.
Complete our self-assessment to see how you compare and get a personalised report on your own professional profile.