"Working together for a safer Gloucestershire"
Create a positive workplace culture that empowers and supports our people to provide the highest standard of community safety and emergency response services to the communities of Gloucestershire
This sets out the behaviours, ethics, and values that, as a Service, we have collaboratively agreed upon. The Charter incorporates our Core Values, the National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC) Core Code of Ethics and Leadership Framework, breaking down the themes into specific behaviours that resonate with the entire workforce on a personal level. We recognise that our people are our greatest asset. Holding each other accountable to uphold the behaviours, ethics and values that are set out in our Workplace Charter will help us achieve a positive workplace culture.
Consistently take accountability and responsibility for my behaviour, decisions, and actions
Take responsibility for the development of myself and others
Acknowledge my own unconscious bias, celebrate differences and treat people with respect
Be responsible for the health and safety of myself and others
Share my ideas and vision to positively improve the Service
Create an environment where everyone has an equal voice, is listened to, and all perspectives are considered
Act as a professional, with integrity. Build a trusted and respected presence within the community
Understand how my role contributes to the aims of the Service
Be empathetic and compassionate, offering support to those who need it
Take responsibility for improving myself and others performance and always learn from my mistakes
Bring my authentic self to work and act as a role model to my colleagues and communities
Communicate information to people that is clear, relevant and timely and promote two-way conversation
Commit to and understand my responsibility for safeguarding in my community
Support under represented groups and remove barriers to them joining our Service Recognise, challenge and educate others when I witness inappropriate behaviours
Take an active role in understanding my local community and its risks