Thank you for showing an interest in working for Kirklees Council. We want everyone who works with us to enjoy working here and provide the best possible services to our communities.
We want you to enjoy working here and provide the best possible services to our communities.
We know that kind, positive employees, who work well with their colleagues in a flexible way are those who are most productive and therefore will help us achieve our goals.
By demonstrating the behaviours we have said we would like to see in our colleagues, we can create a great place to work.
It's basically treating others as they would wish to be treated - with dignity.
We have six behaviours for every member of staff, no matter where you work in the Council. Each behaviour is divided into three levels with scripts describing them.
I am sincere and genuine towards my colleagues, dependable, reliable and consistent in approach. I work in an open way with integrity, trusting colleagues and being non-judgemental.
I am consistent and reliable at work so that colleagues and customers know where they stand with me. I react calmly to situations. I am known as a role model for being honest and trustworthy.
I don't judge and I respond to others as humans and without prejudice. I answer questions honestly. I encourage others to develop their own integrity and standards.
I trust my team to do the best they can. I engage with colleagues and communities in an open and forthright manner, but I am sensitive to others needs.
I know when I can't tell my team things but I am honest with them about that. I am aware of emotional intelligence and use it in my dealings with colleagues.
I work in a professional way with energy and commitment. I am confident and passionate about my work and I am motivated to do my best. I inspire and motivate others and act as a good role model to those around me.
I am a ‘can do’ person. My team are motivated and keen to do a good job. I am a professional role model to my teams.
People like to work with me and customers ask for me. I volunteer for things at work. Others want to follow me when I talk about the way forward.
I am seen as very professional in the way that I work. I know the job I have to do and the way I need to do it. I am positive about the future of the Council and I describe it enthusiastically internally and externally.
I speak about my work and the council with enthusiasm. When faced with negativity I can turn it on its head and help others to do the same.
I welcome challenge that’s constructive.
I am resourceful and versatile, able to adapt to changes in work and in my surroundings. I can compromise as necessary and I am willing to be flexible when needed. I am resilient and self-aware.
I look for ways to do my job better. I can resolve problems in a creative way. I persuade others to embrace and understand change.
I adapt quickly if I have to work elsewhere or on something different. I embrace change and look for the positives in new ways of working. I resolve complex problems in a creative but practical way.
I know what I am good at and what I am not so good at. I bounce back quite easily if I am knocked back. I am confident and versatile when negotiating.
I am happy to fit in where necessary. I encourage my team to think of different ways to problem solve. I know my strengths and I am working on my developmental areas.
With few resources I can make things happen. I can turn my hand to most management roles.
I am courteous to customers and colleagues and considerate of others feelings. I respect those I work with as well as being respectful to my environment, the information and the equipment I work with. I take pride in my work and in my Council, treating people with dignity.
I communicate simply, clearly and concisely to make sure I am understood. When delegating to and empowering others I am clear with my expectations and I still assume the responsibility. I listen carefully and actively. I am engaging and visionary as a communicator to large groups.
I use fully the media available to me that's appropriate to my work. I summarise complex information to make it understandable. I encourage my team to feedback and provide challenge.
I communicate relevant information regularly and effectively. I delegate work appropriately, ensuring that I am clear with timescales and what I expect. I actively listen and check my understanding.
I change my communication style to meet the needs of my audience and check they understand me. I update my team regularly. I evaluate the effectiveness of my communication.
I use language that is accessible and non-judgemental I break down barriers to .communication whenever I can. I am confident in speaking to large groups.
I listen carefully. I encourage feedback. I am politically sensitive when speaking.
I prepare well when speaking to groups and I’m clear and positive. I can engage with the media and know how to come over on screen/radio.
I can describe a vision and carry people with me with confidence.
I support and help my colleagues by being a team player and listening to them. I make people feel valued by showing compassion, kindness and empathy. I give recognition when it is due and have good working relationships so that people know I am approachable.