2. Our values and behaviours
It is not just about what we achieve but how we achieve it.
We have a clear set of values and behaviours that outline how we do business.
We share these borough-wide with our residents, partners and businesses.
So, what do they mean in practice?
Our 3 values define who we are and how we operate
They are:
Proud
We take pride not only in what we deliver for the residents of Oldham but also in how we deliver it.
Ambitious
We recognise the challenges we face and are committed to setting high aspirations to overcome them, with determination and focus.
Together
We believe in shared solutions, working across sectors and with our communities to achieve common goals and deliver the quality services Oldham deserves.
Our 5 behaviours outline how we would like all our staff to show up in their everyday work.
They are:
Working with a resident focus
A vital part of working for any local authority is working with a resident focus.
Whether you opt to apply for a role in which you’ll meet residents every day or one that doesn’t have direct contact, that doesn’t change.
We want all our staff to approach their job in the right way and consider if their decisions are in the best interests of residents.
Support local leaders
It’s important that we support our elected local leaders and help them to achieve their aims and ambitions for the town.
Whether that means simply doing your job well and contributing to the smooth running of the organisation or directly assisting councillors with tasks, it’s vital we do so and do so well.
Committed to the borough
Whether in or out of work, we want all Oldham Council employees to be role models and committed to our wonderful town.
We’re very proud to work for Oldham and we want you to be too.
There are some fantastic things happening here and we want everyone to be proud of that and share our message.
Take ownership and drive change
We live in a fast-paced, rapidly changing world which makes it vital that we understand the need for change and be open and positive about new ways of working and learning.
We want our team members to anticipate the needs of residents, look for improvements in the way we support them and think about how we could do so more effectively.
Deliver high performance
It’s important to ensure we set clear targets and look to be efficient in everything we do.
We want our team members to challenge existing practices and ways of working and take responsibility for their personal development.