Disability Advisory Group Member
Could you help us to build the trust and confidence between Surrey Police and our Disabled communities in Surrey?
We are looking for people who are interested in joining the Surrey Police Disability Advisory Group. (DAG)
As a member of this group, you will have the opportunity to help advise on issues of disability and how they impact local disabled communities and their relationship with the police.
The Disability Advisory Group meetings will take place every quarter, on a weeknight evening. The location of the first meeting in summer 2024 will be at Surrey Police Headquarters, Guildford, Future meetings may be held at different locations and an online option will always be available.
All meetings will be inclusive and accessible for all.
Chief Constables' MessageWe really welcome your interest in joining our Police Force. It is a privilege to lead the teams in Surrey Police and Sussex Police who continuously work selflessly and tirelessly in order to keep people in our counties safe.
We are looking for talented and inspirational people who put the needs of the public at the heart of everything that they do and who want to make a difference. If you feel you are that person then we want to hear from you.
We wish you all the very best with your application.
Chief Constable Tim De Meyer & Chief Constable Jo Shiner
The Role & Key ResponsibilitiesThe Disability Advisory Group will provide a valuable link between disabled communities and Surrey Police. It will comprise of Surrey residents who represent and reflect the diversity of our local communities.
The purpose of the Disability Advisory Group is to advance equality of opportunity, foster good relations, inspire confidence, and enhance knowledge between the police and diverse communities. It will provide an opportunity to give constructive criticism to what the police do. The group will act as a critical friend providing independent and meaningful advice.
Disability Advisory Group members will be independent from Surrey Police. Members will be prepared to voice their opinion and support the force on matters relating to disability. We seek members who are not afraid to challenge and hold us to account on how we conduct ourselves as a force. This support will help us to operate as an anti-discriminatory organisation.
The main responsibilities of Disability Group Members will be to attend quarterly meetings.
Members will communicate and work with people from diverse backgrounds to support the success of the Group. They will openly express their views, whilst being aware of their own biases, as well as listening and considering the views of others, in a supportive and constructive way.
Please note that if you work or volunteer within Surrey Police or the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner, you are not eligible to become a member of this group.
Skills & ExperienceWe are looking for people who have an interest in policing issues and current affairs to provide an effective link between Surrey Police and communities. Members should have a good understanding of the issues and challenges that people with disabilities face - particularly in relation to policing - and should be confident to discuss these and put forward views on how Surrey Police can evolve its services to improve their knowledge, awareness and experience of disabled people in the community.
Ability to use MS Office programmes would be helpful but not necessary.
Why Volunteer With Us?Volunteering as a Surrey Police Disability Advisory Group Member will provide the opportunity to:
- Contribute to Surrey Police’s vision of delivering safe, satisfied, and confident communities.
- Understand how Surrey Police operate and help develop their approach and activity relating to disability.
- Help to build relationships and trust between different community groups and Surrey Police.
- Gain an understanding of policing polices, practices and priorities.
We are only as good as our people. It's really important that our officers and staff can be themselves in the workplace and we know that as an organisation we'll grow from the variety of thinking, approach and skills that diversity brings; all of which help us to deliver a better policing service. We strive to ensure how we deliver our services, provide information and how we recruit is open and accessible to all.
We have multiple staff support groups who help to improve our understanding of minority issues and ensure they are reflected in our work. We are proud members of the Stonewall Workplace Equality Index and Disability Confident, a signatory of the Race at Work Charter and aligned with the Armed Forces Covenant and the HeForShe movement.
We value the differences that people bring from all backgrounds and communities. Regardless of age, sex, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, disability, social status or religious belief, we would love to hear from you.
Please use the following links to find out more on Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at Surrey Police and Sussex Police
Further InformationThe role profile contains more information about becoming a Disability Advisory Group Member. If you have any questions about the role, please contact the Inclusion Team at inclusion@surrey.police.uk.
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