Additionally, we also recognise that all employees need to have a clear understanding about our working practices, and the core values required for long term success. Everyone within the Authority has a responsibility for ensuring these values are implemented and upheld.
Our working style and values are as follows:
We Value Service To The Community By:
- Working with all groups to reduce risk;
- Treating everyone fairly and with respect;
- Being answerable to those we serve;
- Striving for excellence.
We Value All Our Employees By Practising And Promoting:
- Fairness and respect;
- Recognition of credit;
- Honesty, integrity and mutual trust;
- Personal development;
- Co-operative and inclusive working.
We Value Improvement At All Levels Of The Service By:
- Accepting responsibility for our performance;
- Being open minded;
- Considering criticism thoughtfully;
- Learning from our experience;
- Consulting others.
We Value Diversity In The Service And Community By:
- Treating everyone fairly and with respect;
- Providing varying solutions for different needs and expectations;
- Promoting equal opportunities in employment within the Service;
- Challenging prejudice and discrimination.
The Authority is committed to diversity and equality. Our policies and procedures are continually reviewed to promote equality of opportunity and treatment for everyone as we work towards the Equality Standard for local Government. Through these policies and procedures we will demonstrate our commitment to employing a diverse workforce.