Hello,
Something a bit different this week, as we hear about the importance of teamwork and our TrustWorks values at LandWorks, from May, our Health and Wellbeing lead. May originally wrote this for a recent report and I thought it was definitely worth sharing.
Chris
TrustWorks values: Acceptance; life context; humanistic practice; honesty; role modelling; a person-centred approach; genuineness; empathy; and unconditional positive regard.
Reflecting on our teamwork, I can see how strongly it is shaped by our TrustWorks values. We bring different roles, experiences and life contexts, and this difference is one of our greatest strengths.
Each person offers something distinct, and by drawing on one another’s perspectives we can provide a richer, more thoughtful and person-centred experience for those we support.
Leadership acts as the glue that helps hold the team together, creating containment while still allowing autonomy, individuality and professional judgement. It helps us remain united without becoming rigid or rule-bound.
A person-centred approach depends on effective teamwork. No single person can provide every opportunity for growth and development.
Instead, we work together to create opportunities for practical and relational learning, with each team member’s life context, personality and approach contributing to the wider offer.
Acceptance and unconditional positive regard are central to this.
Every voice matters. We value difference rather than seeing it as a barrier, creating a culture where people feel able to contribute, reflect and challenge.
By modelling respect, empathy and belief in one another, these qualities become an authentic part of our work.
Spending time building one another’s confidence through feedback, celebrating achievements, offering encouragement and honest challenge is particularly important when supporting individuals who may have low confidence or haven’t experienced consistent belief from others.
Practising this within the team, we become better able to offer it authentically to trainees. It becomes part of the culture rather than something we simply say we do.
The ‘reparenting’ model also highlights the importance of a united front. For people who may have experienced inconsistency, disrupted relationships or a lack of safety, a team that communicates well and holds shared boundaries can provide a different, more secure experience.
However, being united does not mean becoming another rigid or controlling system. It means offering consistency, care and clarity while still trusting in the humanistic belief that people have the capacity and motivation to grow when the right conditions are present.
Ultimately, we are strongest when we recognise and value each other’s differences and continue to support and challenge each other in a way that is respectful and person-centred.
May
17th September 2026