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Lifecentre Hattersley’s work is underpinned by a clear definition of its Ethos and Values, which affirms the Christian origins of the Company and its ongoing day-to-day working principles. A Statement of ethos and values is in place (see below) to demonstrate how the Christian Faith energises the organisation’s work and sustains its culture, galvanising its long-term cohesion. The Trustee, Executive, Management and Outreach posts within the organisation are recognised as carrying a Genuine Occupational Requirement. This is to ensure that the organisation’s distinctive Christian basis is sustained. This is important given the extensive nature of the organisation’s Christian support and charitable donor base which provides the basis for the financial viability of the work.

Lifecentre Hattersley is an inclusive Christian organisation, working with and supporting people from all sections of the community. In particular the Statement explains how organisations and individual people from all faiths or no faith can identify with and benefit from the services and support that the organisation provides:


STATEMENT OF ETHOS & VALUES


We maintain the Company’s Christian ethos which is founded on our belief in the one true God who lives eternally in three persons - the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. The Company also affirms that the practical application of the Christian faith in accordance with the Bible should be expressed in daily work and living. As a Christian organisation working with and supporting people from all sections of the community, we recognise the need to set out our values. These are clearly drawn from our Christian faith and our aim is that all our staff, volunteers, clients, service users, charitable funders and business partners should be able to identify with the benefits of the organisation’s work and ethos:


PEOPLE


We seek to empower staff to meet the needs and expectations of our clients and other service users as well as the requirements of the organisation overall. We will support staff through a comprehensive induction and training programme, backed up by strong supervision. The organisation seeks to establish a culture that encourages teamwork, rewards creativity and innovation, and welcomes imaginative suggestions. Key attributes that we seek in all its staff members and volunteers include valuing one another, honesty and integrity, the importance of the individual, respecting differences, a profound compassion, and working in an inclusive, non-discriminatory and non-judgemental way.


PARTNERSHIP


We expect all staff to work together to achieve the aims and objectives of the organisation. To achieve this, staff will act as team players in supporting one another, recognising that more is achieved through harmony. We acknowledge and value contributions to our operation arising from the diversity of staff who join the organisation, and actively look to promote links and partnerships between the Company and other service providers, local communities and agencies. To ensure all staff work as team players, we seek to create an environment where openness, trust and support of one another is expected. Our formal supervision policies place this expectation on all staff.


PERFORMANCE


Our philosophy is to recognise the dignity and diversity of our clients and service users, to respect their independence, and to work with them to help meet their needs. Our staff will create an environment where our clients and service users are encouraged to take control of their lives and have the ability to exercise choice wherever possible. We will provide a high quality framework for our work, which sets out guidance and expectations. All staff and volunteers will accept their responsibility and accountability to treat clients and service users as they would wish to be treated, and challenge any practice that does not meet this standard at all times. Respect for the individual’s freedom of choice will be paramount at all times.

By working together, we aim to be recognised for “services of excellence” which offer proven choice, added value, and individually tailored support. We will value and recognise the importance of every individual helping to achieve this goal.