APPENDIX B - DEVON & SOMERSET FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE CORE VALUES Honesty, clarity and Respect for each other Working together to improve A do’ attitude ‘can accountability Encouraging an open, honest and Taking time to develop rapport Focusing on our customers, Being an energiser, adding value Ideal respectful working environment for so you can relate to others. understanding who they are and to your role, going the extra mile all employees. what their needs may be. and having a positive attitude. Creating an open, non- Acting with integrity on behalf of judgemental atmosphere where Being flexible in changing times Encouraging enthusiasm and the team/Service and not self- everyone feels able to speak their and willing to accept new passion for the job. interest. mind. challenges. Being a good role model who Making ethical, consistent, fair Showing empathy by Seeking opportunities for leads by example and and transparent decisions that considering the feelings of employees to work with each demonstrates high standards. withstand scrutiny. others. across the Service to share Motivating others. knowledge and increase Having clear, comprehensive Responding to the needs of our understanding. policies and procedures that are communities following regular well communicated, applied dialogue about what is important to Encouraging innovation and new consistently and updated regularly. them. ideas, thinking outside the box and publicising success. Seeking best practice and piloting good ideas and alternative ways of working. Expected Setting and communicating the Actively involving people in Empowering others to operate Responding positively to new direction of the Service, its aims decision-making and being open to within their levels of ideas. and objectives. their ideas, particularly in decisions responsibility. Maintaining high standards. that affect them. Ensuring all employees are Providing opportunities for Demonstrating pride and about their role and how it Providing timely, and concise personal development to enable professionalism through smart contributes to Service aims and communications, using face to employees to progress and appearance and punctuality. objectives. face where possible. achieve their potential.
APPENDIX B - DEVON & SOMERSET FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE CORE VALUES Honesty, clarity and accountability Respect for each other Working together to improve A ‘can do’ attitude Ideal Encouraging an open, honest and respectful working environment for all employees. Acting with integrity on behalf of the team/Service and not self- interest. Making ethical, consistent, fair and transparent decisions that withstand scrutiny. Having clear, comprehensive policies and procedures that are well communicated, applied consistently and updated regularly. Taking time to develop rapport so you can relate to others. Creating an open, non- judgemental atmosphere where everyone feels able to speak their mind. Showing empathy by considering the feelings of others. Responding to the needs of our communities following regular dialogue about what is important to them. Focusing on our customers, understanding who they are and what their needs may be. Being flexible in changing times and willing to accept new challenges. Seeking opportunities for employees to work with each across the Service to share knowledge and increase understanding. Encouraging innovation and new ideas, thinking outside the box and publicising success. Seeking best practice and piloting good ideas and alternative ways of working. Being an energiser, adding value to your role, going the extra mile and having a positive attitude. Encouraging enthusiasm and passion for the job. Being a good role model who leads by example and demonstrates high standards. Motivating others. Expected Setting and communicating the direction of the Service, its aims and objectives. Ensuring all employees are about their role and how it contributes to Service aims and objectives. Actively involving people in decision-making and being open to their ideas, particularly in decisions that affect them. Providing timely, and concise communications, using face to face where possible. Empowering others to operate within their levels of responsibility. Providing opportunities for personal development to enable employees to progress and achieve their potential. Responding positively to new ideas. Maintaining high standards. Demonstrating pride and professionalism through smart appearance and punctuality.
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