Our values
Over the past year, we have worked with our workforce to develop a new set of Values and Behaviours. This employee-driven effort captures what it is to work for Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council today.
More than 500 people participated in discussions and shared their vision on what makes Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council a great place to work. Employees also identified the key values and behaviours that will help us to achieve the our objectives.
Our values truly are created by and demonstrated by our workforce.
We are a bold, brave and innovative Council.
One Team
Working together across the Council to achieve our aims. We will:
- be role models representing the Council and demonstrate leadership at all levels
- be passionate about the work we do
- work collaboratively across the Council, and with partners
- be friendly and approachable, supportive and look out for each other
- listen, engage and communicate clearly
- stand up for behaviours that represent our values
Community Focused
Putting communities at the heart of everything we do. We will:
- make Stockton-on-Tees the best place for our residents
- listen to our communities and understand what matters most to them
- work with partners to achieve our best for communities
- place our communities at the heart of every decision
- celebrate the strengths in communities
- continually strive for Customer Service Excellence
Inclusive
Embracing diversity as our strength. We will:
- welcome and actively encourage diversity of thought
- recognise and challenge barriers to inclusion
- ensure equality and inclusion across our workforce and communities
- support a positive work-life balance
- take time to find out more about others and what matters most to them
- be approachable
Ambitious
Striving to achieve our best every day. We will:
- be bold, brave and innovative
- embrace change and continuous improvement
- seek opportunities to learn and develop new skills
- support colleagues to achieve their best
- be inspirational leaders and role models
- develop creative ideas and solutions
Accountable
Delivering on our promises. We will:
- be open, honest and transparent
- set clear expectations, providing timely and constructive feedback on progress
- be resilient and take personal responsibility
- be self aware and identify our own development needs
- take ownership of our work and carefully manage our resources, seeking support if needed
- be confident in our ability to make a positive difference for our colleagues and communities
