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DWP Competency Framework for the Operational Delivery Profession

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<strong>DWP</strong> <strong>Competency</strong> <strong>Framework</strong> <strong>for</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Operational</strong> <strong>Delivery</strong> <strong>Profession</strong><br />

Delivering a <strong>Profession</strong>al Service Delivering a Customer Focused Service Analysing, Improving and Changing<br />

Implementing Service Improvements<br />

Delivers a professional service that contributes to <strong>the</strong> success<br />

of <strong>the</strong> business by:<br />

• Per<strong>for</strong>ming <strong>the</strong>ir role in a way that demonstrates<br />

understanding of <strong>the</strong> operating model and <strong>the</strong>ir place<br />

within it;<br />

• Contributing to <strong>the</strong> quality of <strong>the</strong> end-to-end customer<br />

experience;<br />

• Working in ways that support <strong>the</strong> aims, vision and<br />

values of <strong>the</strong> organisation.<br />

Responding to Customer Needs<br />

Investigates, understands and responds to <strong>the</strong> needs of<br />

customers – internal and external - by:<br />

• Using appropriate questioning techniques;<br />

• Building and maintaining excellent relationships with<br />

customers;<br />

• Responding to customer feedback;<br />

• Treating all customers fairly and with regard to diverse<br />

needs.<br />

Analysing and Using Evidence<br />

LEVEL<br />

1<br />

Uses in<strong>for</strong>mation to assess progress and make decisions by:<br />

• Identifying and interpreting relevant sources of<br />

in<strong>for</strong>mation;<br />

• Organising in<strong>for</strong>mation in a way that helps analysis;<br />

• Extracting and presenting in<strong>for</strong>mation appropriately.<br />

Valuing <strong>the</strong> Customer<br />

Demonstrates respect <strong>for</strong> customers and <strong>the</strong>ir diverse needs<br />

by:<br />

• Working in ways that support <strong>the</strong> Customer Charter;<br />

• Applying professional knowledge and skills to deliver<br />

<strong>the</strong> best possible outcomes <strong>for</strong> customers;<br />

• Promoting additional services or products to<br />

customers;<br />

• Giving customers a positive impression of <strong>the</strong>mselves<br />

and <strong>the</strong> organisation.<br />

Providing Excellent Customer Service<br />

Delivers excellent customer service by:<br />

• Using skills and resources to deliver <strong>the</strong> best possible<br />

service;<br />

• Dealing with customer requests, queries and problems;<br />

• Meeting customer service standards and requirements.<br />

Improving Per<strong>for</strong>mance Continuously<br />

Looks <strong>for</strong> better ways of working to improve per<strong>for</strong>mance of<br />

self and team by:<br />

• Reviewing own per<strong>for</strong>mance to identify areas <strong>for</strong><br />

improvement;<br />

• Considering a range of approaches when determining<br />

how to do things better.<br />

Building <strong>Profession</strong>al Credibility<br />

Maintains customer confidence in <strong>the</strong> professionalism of <strong>the</strong><br />

service by:<br />

• Adhering to professional standards and operational<br />

guidelines;<br />

• Maintaining a working knowledge of <strong>the</strong> benefits and<br />

services offered in <strong>the</strong>ir business area:<br />

• Referring customers to <strong>the</strong> most appropriate colleague<br />

when queries are beyond limits of own expertise.<br />

• Taking pride in <strong>the</strong>ir work and <strong>the</strong> service <strong>the</strong>y offer.<br />

Engaging with Change<br />

Helps make changes work by:<br />

• Seeking clarification if unsure about reasons <strong>for</strong><br />

change;<br />

• Supporting <strong>the</strong> implementation of change by making<br />

constructive suggestions;<br />

• Helping o<strong>the</strong>rs during times of change and respecting<br />

<strong>the</strong>ir rights to different views and ideas.

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