Our culture and values

At Disclosure Scotland, our culture is built on trust, integrity, accountability, and respect. 

We recognise that the work we do plays a vital role in protecting children, vulnerable adults and communities across Scotland, and we are committed to delivering that responsibility with professionalism and care.

We:

• put safeguarding at the heart of everything we do, ensuring that our decisions and actions contribute to safer communities
• act with integrity, handling sensitive information responsibly, fairly and ethically
• treat everyone with dignity and respect, valuing diversity, inclusion and the unique contribution of every colleague and stakeholder
• promote openness and transparency, encouraging people to speak up, challenge constructively, and raise concerns without fear
• work collaboratively, building strong relationships with colleagues, partners, and the people who rely on our services
• strive for excellence, continuously improving our services, processes, and professional knowledge
• support and empower our people, creating an environment where wellbeing, learning, and development are prioritised
• take responsibility for our actions, learning from experience and holding ourselves accountable to the highest standards of public service

By living these values every day, we create a culture that supports public trust, protects the vulnerable and enables Disclosure Scotland to deliver its purpose with confidence and compassion.

Safeguarding

Put safeguarding at the heart of everything we do, ensuring that our decisions and actions contribute to safer communities.

Integrity

Act with integrity, handling sensitive information responsibly, fairly and ethically.

Dignity and respect

Treat everyone with dignity and respect, valuing diversity, inclusion and the unique contribution of every colleague and stakeholder.

Open and transparent

Promote openness and transparency, encouraging people to speak up, challenge constructively and raise concerns without fear.

Collaborative

Work collaboratively, building strong relationships with colleagues, partners and the people who rely on our services.

Excellence

Strive for excellence, continuously improving our services, processes and professional knowledge.

Support our people 

Support and empower our people, creating an environment where wellbeing, learning and development are prioritised.

Accountability

Take responsibility for our actions, learning from experience and holding ourselves accountable to the highest standards of public service.