Barnardos mission is to challenge and support families, communities, society and government to make Ireland the best place in the world to be a child, focusing specifically on children and young people whose well-being is under threat.
Core values
At the heart of our work in Barnardos is a set of core values which inform every aspect of our services, policies and practices.
We’re for children
- We work to improve children’s lives and our approach is driven by children’s needs.
- We recognise that parents are the most important people in a child’s world.
- We also understand the importance of family and community in the lives of children and young people.
- We listen to what children and young people have to say and we help them to raise their voices and have their views heard.
We don’t give up
- We never write-off any child or situation as hopeless.
- We help every child we work with to reach their full potential.
- In even the most difficult situations, we work hard to bring about change to improve a child’s life and life chances.
We don’t stand still
- We are a ‘learning organisation’ responsive to change, to new ideas and better ways of working.
- We provide leadership in our field of expertise.
- We challenge the status quo, praising where we can, criticising where we must.
We value and respect each other
- We provide a dynamic, rewarding and safe working environment for our staff, and offer on-going support, training and development.
- We nurture a work ethic that is open, honest and co-operative.
- We operate in an inclusive, fair and ethical manner.
We are efficient and transparent in our work
- We operate to clear standards, which we regularly audit.
- We are transparent and accountable to all our stakeholders.
- Our work is based on best practice and proven solutions.
We are good partners
- We work collaboratively with a range of partners to deliver the best outcomes for children in Ireland.
- We deliver a high professional standard in every aspect of our work.
- We remain true to our mission and values.
© Barnardos (Registered Charity Number: 6015). Barnardos Republic of Ireland is a company limited by guarantee, registered at Christchurch Square, Dublin 8, Ireland
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