Discipline, Capability and Conduct
This section provides information on the code of conduct for Cumbria Fire and Rescue employees and managing issues relating to misconduct, capability and performance.
Disciplinary - Operational Staff
The disciplinary procedure is intended to support managers and employees under the grey book terms and conditions where misconduct issues arise.
Misconduct is any type of behaviour or conduct at work (and in some cases outside of work) that falls below the required standard of behaviour of Cumbria County Council employees' or is in breach of the Council's policies, procedures or code of conduct.
Operational Disciplinary Procedure
Agreed Outcomes
This document is intended to provide advice and guidance to managers and employees on the local agreement of agreed outcomes as a mechanism to resolve a disciplinary issue.
Discipline - Corporate Staff
The disciplinary procedure is intended to support managers and employees where misconduct issues arise.
Misconduct is any type of behaviour or conduct at work (and in some cases outside of work) that falls below the required standard of behaviour of Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service's employees' or is in breach of the Service's policies, procedures, or code of conduct.
We have linked to the corporate Disciplinary Procedure and Guidance below, but if you need any support with a disciplinary or conduct matter, please contact a member of the HR team who can discuss this with you. The best way to get in touch with the team is via email: HR@cumbriafire.gov.uk
Disciplinary Procedure - Corporate Staff
Employment Matters, Legal and Procedural Issues
This guidance should be read when encountering issues relating to Legal and procedural issues such as:
- Misappropriation of funds: Financial irregularities
- Other police matters or criminal offences (e.g. theft, violence, damage etc)
- Allegations of sexual misconduct
- Child protection
- Legal proceedings
- Inquests
- Accidents
- Professional liability
- Confidentiality and data protection
- Employment tribunal proceedings
Employment matters: Legal and Procedural Issues
Capability - Operational Staff
The capability procedure is intended to support managers and employees under the grey book terms and conditions where capability issues arise.
Capability - Corporate Staff
The Capability Policy is designed to assist employees to meet and maintain a satisfactory level of performance when they fail to reach the required standard for reasons associated with skill, aptitude or physical or mental ability.
If you are considering capability to support an employee, please get in touch with the HR team, via email: HR@cumbriafire.gov.uk
Code of Conduct
The Code of Conduct outlines the principles an employee is expected to follow whilst carrying out business for Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service.
Gifts and Hospitality Guidance
This guidance can be found under Part 6 of the constitution and can be accessed via the link below:
Guidance on Outside Commitments
This guidance can be found under Part 6 of the constitution and can be accessed via the link below:
Crimestoppers / Speak Up
This section is currently being reviewed by the HR team - please get in touch with us asap if you need information on this section.