The Daughters of Charity Child and Family Service (DoCCFS) is a not for profit public service organisation. We provide a range of therapeutic supportive services to children and families based in the greater Dublin region.

Our Services include an Early Childhood Development Service (ECDS), Family Centre Service, Dublin Safer Families Service and Assessment Services. 

The Daughters of Charity Child and Family Service are committed to research and evaluation of our Service. The information gathered helps us to improve our service and to provide a high quality service to families.

We are funded principally by Tusla Dublin North, North City and North East, Dublin South, South East and Dublin Mid Leinster.

The Service operates with other funding partnerships to include:

• TUSLA

• HSE

• Dept. of Employment Affairs & Social Protection

• Pobal

• Mosney Management

• IPAS (International Protection Accommodation Service)

• Dept. of Children and Youth Affairs

• Dept. of Justice

• Daughters of Charity

• Wicklow County Council

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​CODE OF GOVERNANCE The DoCCFS fulfills all the recommended guideline actions for compliance for a Type C organisation as defined by the Governance Code for Community, Voluntary and Charitable Organisations (www.governancecode.ie). Our Service is committed to withholding the standards set out in the principles of the Code of Governance which is reviewed on a yearly basis. The DoCCFS is listed on www.governancecode.ie as a fully compliant organisation.

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The DoCCFS is governed by a voluntary board which maintains oversight and guides the strategic direction of the organisation. As an organisation:

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• We are accountable to our clients to respect their individual experiences, provide effective supports and work towards achieving the best outcomes possible

• We are accountable to the public and our funders for the monies we receive and how these funds are spent

• We are accountable to our partners to work together to produce the best outcomes possible for the children and  families  we support

We adhere to a number of regulatory frameworks as well as voluntary codes which we work within to further promote transparency and accountability within the organisation. The DoCCFS follows its legal and regulatory compliance obligations:

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• DoCCFS is compliant with the Charities Regulatory Authority

• DoCCFS benchmarks itself against the voluntary Governance Code

The DoCCFS follows its legal and regulatory compliance obligations in relation to children:

• Children First National Guidelines for the Protection and Welfare of Children 2017

• Child Protection procedures and legislation Act 2018

• National Standards for the Protection and Welfare of Children (HIQA) Data Protection Procedures and Legislation

• Domestic Violence Act 2018

Our Service Level Agreement with our principal funder Tusla outlines DoCCFS full legal and regulatory responsibilities towards our clients, young people and children.

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DoCCFS is compliant in relation to the employment or our workers:

• Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act

• Employment Legislation

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We believe that the success of our business is through our employees.  It is our policy to recruit and develop highly positive, optimistic, professionally qualified employees who share the vision, mission and values of the organisation.  The Daughters of Charity Child and Family Service is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

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We currently employ staff in various capacities.  Our staff and volunteers are our greatest asset.  They are incredibly passionate and enthusiastic about what they do.  If you share their sense of commitment or are interested in a role that challenges and rewards in equal measure, look out for career opportunities and volunteering positions on our News items.

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The Daughters of Charity Child & Family Service offer career opportunities in the following areas:

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• Family Workers

• Assessment Workers

• Managers of Family Centre’s and in our Pre School Services

• Administrative  and support services

• Early Years Workers

For further information please contact our HR Department.

Daughters of Charity Child & Family Service
Management Office, First Floor,
Swords Road,
Santry, Dublin 9. D09 VF9F

Tel: (01) 8425100 M: 086 0353831

Email: hr@docharity.ie

See our News section on the home page for job vacancies 

The Daughters of Charity Child and Family Service welcome and actively support volunteer involvement in our organisation. 

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• Volunteers who are qualified, or students who are in year 3 or 4 in areas such as social care, social science, counselling, psychotherapy and humanities are invited to contact us

• We also welcome volunteers who have professional experience in admin, IT etc

• All volunteers will be required to be Garda Vetted before commencing work

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For more information please contact hr@docharity.ie