Barnardo's Northern Ireland

Barnardo’s NI is the largest children’s charity in Northern Ireland.

We work with approximately 12,000 children, young people and families annually across more than 40 different services and programmes. We are also a leading provider of schools-based support, reaching more than 25,000 children in schools across the UK and Ireland through our NI-managed social and emotional literacy programmes.

We work with children, young people and families across the region to promote better outcomes and build better futures. We believe that every child deserves the best possible start in life and our work through our services reflects that philosophy.

We deliver a wide range of services, from providing family support and early intervention, to working directly with children and families who have experienced adversity and need our support.

We help children through the trauma of sexual abuse and exploitation.

We provide support for young people in care – and we don’t forget about them when they leave the care system.

We give children caring for a loved one the help and support they deserve.

And that’s not all.

Our specialist workers support families through domestic abuse, mental health problems, prison sentences, asylum seeking and much more.

We also amplify the voices of young people to influence Government on the issues that affect their lives, fighting their corner and making sure their voices are heard.

The scale of what we do may be big and complex, but our aim is simple – to provide the best outcome for every child, no matter who they are or what they have been through. We support each and every child. We stand up for them and help bring out the best in them. We believe that with the right help and committed support; even the most vulnerable children can transform their lives and fulfil their potential.

Our work with service users in Northern Ireland is supported by a range of staff covering Policy & Research, Business Development, Finance, People (HR), Learning & Development, Administration, Property & Facilities, Management Information, Digital, Media & Communications, Fundraising and our Retail colleagues. We also have a wide range of volunteering roles across our Services.

Please visit our website www.barnardos.org.uk/northern-ireland for more information.