A culture of care Work doesn’t take place in a vacuum, and we know that outside stressors can impact our work. Personal life events, news stories, and societal incidents can all impact our mental health and wellbeing. As a mental health social enterprise, we are committed to creating a culture of care, equity, and social justice. Fostering a sense of belonging and emphasising wellbeing is vital for us to maintain an inclusive and healthy workplace. We all have a duty of care to ourselves and each other. We must treat ourselves and each other with kindness, compassion, equity, and respect.
Underpinning principles – Whether in the office or working remotely, we look after our wellbeing – We all have responsibility to use the flexibility available, while considering the needs of ourselves, our teams, and the organisation together not one at the expense of the others – We look out for each other, using our empathy, emotional intelligence, Mental Health First Aid skills and understanding to care for ourselves and others. We check in with each other and ask for support when we need it – As an anti-racist organisation, we embed equity in all we do. We continually question our assumptions, recognise our biases, educate ourselves, and reassess our privilege, actions and behaviours – Relationships are important within and beyond our teams. We take the time to use and create opportunities to stay connected
If you are struggling and need support, please speak to one of our Mental Health First Aiders (see next page) or to your line manager.
Made with FlippingBook - Online magazine maker