The Cottage Home believes that every young person has a contribution to make to the local community and society in general and ultimately aims to support young people to reach their full potential through working closely with them to encourage self-development through improved attitudes and approaches to inter-personal relationships, education, authority, colleagues and contemporaries.

In how we do our work:

• We are evidence-based, solutions-focused, and reliable.
• We are transparent in our decision-making.
• We are professional in all relationships.
• We proactively identify and address unmet needs.
• We work collaboratively and in a facilitative manner

In how we apply these values in our day-to-day work:

• We thrive in a high-performing environment while maintaining a healthy pace of work.
• We value all ideas, encourage open discussion, and support collaborative problem-solving.
• We foster an inclusive culture where all voices are respected and valued.
• We are a flexible, family-friendly team that values fairness and balance.
• We communicate respectfully and act with openness and transparency.
• We take pride in delivering high-quality work and adapting to change.

All directors, management and staff of The Cottage Home Child and Family Services subscribe to these values in their contributions to the effective running of the organisation.