First Step Trust - Our Values
Real Work
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People have
the right to take part in productive work
- Everyone can
make a valuable contribution whatever their previous situation / disadvantage
- Work must be used to extend each person's skills and abilities
Disability or Disadvantage does not have to become a bar to work
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People can learn to manage their disability / disadvantage
- People have a responsibility to keep themselves fit for work
Everyone has the potential to develop
Everyone:
- Can carry responsibility and be accountable for their actions
- Can meet demands made of them
- Can change their lives
- Can have a life outside of their disability / disadvantage
Positive Attitudes in Work
- We treat everyone with respect
- Projects need to be organised in the spirit
of flexibility, co-operation and partnership
- We support people to develop through learning from their mistakes