Interview Flashcards

Question

What is the LFBs Vision

Answer 1

We will be a dynamic, forward-looking organisation of fully engaged people at the centre of the communities we serve, adapting to the needs of London.

Answer 2

The best people and the best place of work Seizing the future Delivering excellence Outward facing

Answer 3

B1 Self-aware Can honestly self-assess, manage their emotions, and understand their impact on others. Summary: * Is self-reflective and accepts constructive feedback. * Aware of own emotions and seeks to manage these. * Will ask for support or advice if they need it. B2 Selfless Considers and supports the needs of others whilst respecting their own health, safety and wellbeing. Summary: * Is aware and accepting of the diverse beliefs, culture and traditions of others. * Acts with kindness, recognising and supporting the health, safety and wellbeing of others, whilst recognising their own needs. * Gives others the opportunity to express themselves without interrupting/judging. B3 Empathy Recognises the emotions of others and shows understanding for these. Summary: * Consistent and reliable, prioritising building trust with others. * Open-minded, unbiased and honest in their approach. * Is willing to discuss their own and other’s emotions.

Answer 4

B4 Inclusive Includes others and welcomes everyone. Summary: * Ensures that an appropriate standard of privacy and dignity is maintained and takes constructive action in response to inappropriate behaviour. * Recognises and respects other people’s skills, strengths, views, ideas and suggestions. * Is approachable and communicates in a clear, sensitive and concise manner. B5 Teamwork Works with others to achieve results. Summary: * Works collaboratively with people by co-operating and consulting to achieve joint outcomes. * Actively listens and promotes respectful two-way dialogue. * Is interested in other people’s motivations and perspectives. B6 Empowers and coaches others Gives autonomy to others and helps them grow. Summary: * Prioritises a learning culture through empowerment, encouragement, praise and recognition. * Recognises gaps in skills and knowledge and deals with mistakes and performance issues constructively. * Proactively contributes to others development through regular constructive feedback, one-to-one discussions, training, coaching and mentoring.

Answer 5

B7 Takes ownership and responsibility Demonstrates personal accountability. Summary: * Takes a proactive approach, planning ahead, prioritising and managing time to deliver individual team objectives. * Shows accountability over mistakes and delays. * Seeks clear direction and information, checking things are working. B8 Professional Demonstrate high standards and the skills and ability to deliver. Summary: * Maintains health and safety in the workplace and acts to mitigate risks in their work. * Makes evidence-based decisions to improve service delivery. * Performs their role to a high standard at all times, keeping up-to-date with relevant professional skills, knowledge and behaviours. B9 Forward-looking Demonstrates adaptability and anticipates change positively. Summary: * Positively engages with new ways of working and implementing learning. * Takes the initiative to resolve problems. * Is flexible, adapting to changing needs and demands.

Answer 6

PILLAR ONE: Building a culture of belonging PILLAR TWO: Being inspired by difference PILLAR THREE: Being at the centre of London and our communities PILLAR FOUR: Delivering excellence through inclusion

Answer 7

WE WILL: Refresh our onboarding, induction and deployment processes to reflect gold standard, inclusive ways of working Build inclusive communities across the brigade using our Equality Support Groups Make inclusion a central part of our behaviours and policies Improve the inclusivity of our physical and digital infrastructure.

Answer 8

WE WILL: Support and develop inclusive leaders at all levels of LFB Mainstream inclusion through our training and provide development for allstaff Empower employeesto be their whole self at work by being role models Celebrate inclusive practice acrossthe brigade through awards and recognition Introduce community-facing staff training on inclusion and cultural awareness Make inclusion relevant to everyone.

Answer 9

WE WILL: Put inclusion at the centre of our Borough Plans Improve relations between our LFB communities and the diverse communities we serve Ensure diverse talent issupported to access, and work for, the Brigade through our youth engagement, volunteer and outreach programmes

Answer 10

WE WILL: Make inclusion a central part of performance management and ensure accountability for inclusion is widely and deeply embedded Improve the transparency of inclusion information internally and externally Review and refresh recruitment and promotion processes Be seen as a beacon of best practice in inclusion acrossthe Fire and Rescue Sector and wider GLA group of organisations Adopt best practice procurement and supply chain management practices Introduce inclusion Incident Leads at incident groups who are trained to undertake dynamic inclusion risk assessments and support with community engagement