Integrity, Responsibility and Accountability

BigDog will act with integrity and a sense of responsibility at all times

I will accept responsibility and accountability for my actions, recognising that I am accountable to the people I support directly or indirectly; to all others within the person’s family, social and support network, to the person/s to whom I report in my usual role and to all relevant legislation. I will uphold professional standards of conduct. I will be honest, fair and respectful of others in all aspects of my work or professional endeavour, engaging in relationships of mutual trust and transparency. At the same time, I will:

Be aware of my own beliefs, values and needs and how they influence me in working with the people I support either in a direct or indirect capacity

Attempt to eliminate the effect of biases or personal issues in my work and where necessary seek assistance to do so

Be sensitive to differences in power between myself and others and not exploit or mislead those with whom I have a professional relationship

Practice responsible work habits and acknowledge the importance of modelling valued behaviours

Refrain from engaging in behaviour that is harassing or demeaning to the people with whom I work

Refrain from developing relationships with the people I support, their families or their peers that may be detrimental to the provision of services or professional judgment

Report any breaches of the law in respect to abuse, neglect and exploitation of people with a disability

Identify where there is a potential conflict of interest based on personal, financial, social, organisational or political factors which may create a risk of harm, exploitation or interference with professional judgment

Exercise duty of care to prevent harm being suffered to the people I support either directly or indirectly

Report to my immediate coordinator any concerns about the actions of others when these may adversely impact on the people I support direct or indirectly

In these ways I will act in accord with the highest professional standards in all aspects of my role as a team member