Children contact service

Safe, child-led family time

Specialist social work services for children, adults and families, including supervised contact, supported contact and handovers.

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How it works

Structured, observed and carefully recorded

Every session is planned in advance, supported by an experienced practitioner and recorded factually. We create calm, welcoming settings where children can feel safe, heard and at ease.

Supervised contactSupported contactNeutral handoversChild-centred planning

Specialist social work

Support that extends around the whole family

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Children & Families Social Work

  • Family and parenting assessments
  • Family group conferences
  • Safeguarding support
  • Section 7 reports
  • Family relationship work
  • Support around children with trauma and adversity
  • Support for families involved with children's social care
  • Professional consultations for parents and carers

Safeguarding & Risk

  • Safeguarding consultations
  • Risk identification and safety planning
  • Professional safeguarding advice
  • Child and adult protection support
  • Domestic abuse-related family support
  • Neglect and vulnerability assessments
  • Professional reflective discussions
  • Safeguarding training and awareness

Parenting & Family Support

  • Parenting guidance
  • Understanding children's behaviour
  • Trauma-informed parenting
  • SEN and neurodevelopmental support
  • Managing family conflict
  • Building Positive parent-child relationships, routines, boundaries and emotional regulation
  • Preparing families for changes in circumstances

Adult Social Work Services

  • Adult social care assessments
  • Needs and strengths assessments
  • Safeguarding support
  • Advocacy and risk assessment
  • Care and support planning
  • Family relationship support
  • Support with transitions
  • Community-based intervention
  • Signposting and multi-agency coordination

Independent Social Work & Consultancy

  • Independent social work assessments
  • Case consultation and reviews
  • Standard of care reviews
  • Safeguarding consultations
  • Quality assurance and audits
  • Report writing
  • Social work consultancy

Referral routes

  • Family courts and legal representatives
  • Children’s social care and local authorities
  • Parents, guardians and kinship carers
  • Independent social workers and Cafcass-involved cases

Safeguarding and standards

We work in line with recognised child-contact standards. Practitioners hold enhanced DBS clearance, follow safeguarding and confidentiality policies, and receive regular professional supervision.

NACCC-aligned practiceEnhanced DBS checkedSafeguarding policyFully insured