Statement of Core Values

Statement of Core Values

Caritas works to a set of appreciated core values. These core values ensure a consistent approach to care and support at each home and is understood by staff and our service users. This inclusive set of values promotes teamwork, commitment and a positive environment at each home for staff and service users.

1.  Treat people as individuals – Staff & service users
   • Respect dignity and rights
   • Promote informed choice
   • Involvement in care planning and decision making
   • Empowerment of individuals
     
     
2. High quality service – Staff
   • In all areas of service; clinical, domestic and financial
   • Strengths and needs assessment
   • Understand and assess service users’ needs and abilities
   • Actively seek views and involvement from each service user
     
     
3. Job satisfaction – Staff
   • Effective communication
   • Recognition of talents and an outlet for those talents
   • Accountability for defined tasks
   • Accessibility of training
     
     
4. Teamwork with a shared sense of purpose – Staff & service users
   • Include Multi-Disciplinary Teams (GPs, social services etc.), parents/next of kin, advocacy groups, voluntary organisations, service users and carers5
     
     
5. Management & Training – Staff
   • Work to the ideals of current and best practice
   • Training, career development and further education opportunities
   • Succession planning