This is us
Values
Our values are not just words, they mean something to our employees.
They are the heart of what we do as a workforce.
- respect
- innovate
- collaborate
- deliver
Workforce strategy [pdf document]
#50Faces
The council operates across so many different service areas, our #50Faces series will introduce you to some of the Council's unsung heroes.
We'll meet people doing all kinds of jobs, who each make a difference in their own way. #50 Faces
What do our employees say about working with us
Our most recent Employee Survey, carried out September 2021, tells us that:
- Employees are proud to work for the Council.
- Managers make time when it is needed, know what is expected, listen and respond to views and suggestions and give support in stressful situations.
- Employees believe the Council is committed to providing effective services to the residents of Darlington, understands why the Council needs to change and that change is managed effectively.
- Employees feel trusted to get on with their job, value the support they receive from colleagues and understand their responsibilities.
- Employees have regular team meetings, briefings, one to one meetings and feel well informed about Council wide issues.
- Employees believe the Council is a safe place to work, understand their health and safety responsibilities, risks and report work related incidents.
- Employees feel that the Council supports their wellbeing, have a healthy work life balance and supported through emotionally demanding work.