The key remit of the network is to be a supportive environment where staff can share their experience and to drive forward the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion agenda by acting as a consultative network for new policies, procedures and working practices.
Why work for us?
Working for Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council means you are contributing to the life of local people in a geographically diverse borough covering nearly 25,000 hectares making it the Redcar & Cleveland the largest borough within the Tees Valley.
Anyone living in Redcar and Cleveland knows it has a wealth of natural beauty from coastline to countryside and an affordable quality of life which is the envy of the rest of the country.
Our employees cover a diverse mixture of roles such as legal, finance, planning, social work and engineering, we provide a wide range of services, and there will be a job role within our council that could fit in with your ambitions and lifestyle.
What we look for?
We would love to meet individuals who have a desire to help all of our residents to live happier, healthier, and more independent lives in communities that thrive.
Diversity and inclusion
We believe everyone is equal; we celebrate individuality and actively promote a diverse and inclusive workplace, which we also apply to work in our borough’s communities.
Find out more about our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion on the following page:
Equality and diversity information
We are an Age-friendly employer
We are delighted to have signed up to the Age-Friendly Employer Pledge, a new nationwide programme run by the Centre for Ageing Better to make workplaces age-friendly.
We are one of over 300 business nationwide to have signed the pledge to show our commitment to older workers. Being a part of the pledge means the Council can draw on a wider pool of applicants for each job. It means older workers could continue to thrive and contribute to the organisation and having a multigenerational workforce can help boost innovation and productivity.
We are committed to improving recruitment, retention, and development of older workers. Under the initiative, we will need to identify a senior sponsor for age-inclusion and ensure that age is specifically named within our Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion policies.
We have decided to do this because we believe that our employees in their 50s and 60s are crucial to our work on behalf of resident and service users across the borough, but also because we believe we can do more to attract people over the age of 50 to come and work for us.
Our staff Network
At Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council we are committed to creating inclusive workplace for all of our employees and service users, that values the diversity of Redcar & Cleveland and its residents.
We encourage our council employees to join the staff networks, and partake in Network activities, in acknowledgement of the value the Networks can bring, not only to staff wellbeing, but to furthering our progress to becoming a truly inclusive workplace.
Staff wellbeing and sense of inclusion is essential for our success as a council, and staff networks are a fundamental part in ensuring staff, particularly those who are from communities that are underrepresented and/or tend to face increased barriers within the workplace, feel safe and supported to share their experiences, and empowered to create change.
Each group is sponsored by a member of senior management
Current staff networks include:
Our Staff Networks
Disability and Long-Term Health Conditions
LGBTQIA +
The network is welcoming of anyone, who identifies as LGBTQIA+ or not, who want to promote inclusivity and education across the Council. The network is a confidential, safe and inclusive space to share experiences, knowledge, and ideas.
Racial Equality
The network gives a voice and platform to employees across the council who are from black and minority ethnic backgrounds. The network provides a safe and confidential space where staff have the opportunity to discuss and influence issues affecting ethnic minority staff.
Parents and Carers
The staff network is passionate about promoting the support available to parents and carers by acting as a consultative network for new policies, procedures and working practices.
Menopause and Women’s
The network is a safe space to discuss women's health, including menopause and allows members to share their experiences. The network’s aim is to raise awareness across the council of the symptoms of the menopause and other women's health issue.