Our Vision, Mission and Values
Our Vision
To help all older people in our area live their best lives.
Our Mission
We will help older people live their best lives by providing services that seek to tackle the three main inhibitors of an enjoyable and satisfying later life.
We will:
- Reduce the impacts of Poverty
- Provide Health and Care support
- Improve Connectivity
Our Commitment
Age UK Somerset has been an employer since 1948. Throughout the intervening years it has enjoyed employing committed staff who have worked shoulder to shoulder with enthusiastic volunteers and trustees.
Age UK Somerset remains committed to fostering a workplace that encourages commitment, professionalism, camaraderie, individuality and mutual support and trust.
Along with volunteers and trustees, the organisation works harmoniously for the benefit of older people. Career and skills advancement are encouraged as Age UK Somerset seeks to be recognised as an excellent employer that supports its staff and volunteers in achieving their own work-based goals.
Our Values
The values Age UK Somerset seeks to promote at all times include:
- Using the independence of the organisation to direct business and select objectives that maximise the independence of the individual
- Striving to earn the respect of partner organisations and service users as well as respecting, in turn, the wishes and aspirations of others
- Seeking to ensure that the lifestyle and circumstances of all older people always guarantee their dignity
- Looking to empower all older people
- Celebrating diversity and always offering equality of opportunity
Qualities
In dealing with each other and with all older people, all staff, trustees and volunteers will demonstrate:
- Kindness
- Compassion
- Empathy
- Patience
- Care
- Diligence