Hats

The concept of "hats" comes from an understanding of the different roles we hold in life, sometimes only at certain points. In a single day, we may transition between roles like a mother, colleague, recipient of support, giver of support, daughter, and friend.

We embody these roles depending on the people we’re with and the relationships we have with them—whether as a doctor, son, father, friend, or support worker. The roles we adopt influence our behaviour, and the hat we wear is contingent on the dynamics of the relationships.

When we ‘put on’ a hat, we actively portray a role, and we ‘take it off’ when we don’t. At Equal Care, we consider giving and receiving support as types of hats - representing what you do in the moment rather than defining who you are.

It’s crucial to acknowledge that individuals, including recruiters, may not consistently wear specific hats in all contexts. They might juggle other responsibilities in different teams, or they may not hold any responsibilities at certain times.

Importantly, individuals, including recruiters, are not your supervisors.

Team Hats

At Equal Care, we wear our “Team Hats” with pride; each one is as unique as the team it belongs to. Imagine these hats as personalised roles, shaped and defined by the needs of the team and, most importantly, the team owner.

In our co-op and teams, hats aren’t static; they evolve. Some are essential and form the backbone of all our teams, while others might be uniquely created and adapted to the team's ever-changing needs.

Hats are key to Equal Care Teams managing themselves and helping members distribute responsibilities among themselves, allowing everyone to identify who is responsible for what on the Equal Care Platform. They’re our way of ensuring everyone in the team plays a crucial role, providing the best possible care and support for and with the team owner.