Child contact, family support and practical help across Sussex, delivered in safe, neutral settings and in the community.
Supervised and supported contact in suitable venues or in the community, with arrangements tailored to the needs of the child or children involved.
Practical and one-to-one support for children, young people, parents and carers, tailored to the needs of the family or individual.
Practical family support and factual observation alongside the professional responsible for the assessment.
Clear, straightforward pricing for referrals, contact sessions and reports.
One-off referral and setup fee.
Reports must be agreed in advance so appropriate notes can be taken during contact.
No mileage charge. Parking, tolls or other necessary travel expenses may be charged separately where applicable.
Two 15-minute handovers, charged as an additional 30 minutes at the applicable hourly rate.
Children: Standard pricing covers up to three children.
Where more than three children are involved, an additional supervisor may be required depending on the circumstances.
We accept referrals from parents and carers as well as solicitors, social workers, Cafcass, local authorities and other professionals.
We started as a family-run organisation in Sussex, focused on providing safe, practical and reliable support for children and families.
Today, we work with families and professionals across Sussex to provide child contact, family support and direct support for children and young people, with safeguarding, clear communication and professional boundaries at the heart of our work.
Supported contact is generally suitable where a lower level of oversight is required, with staff available to support the arrangements as needed. Supervised contact involves a member of our team remaining present throughout the session and observing the contact more closely. The appropriate level of support will be agreed from the referral information and any court or professional requirements.
A referral can be made by a parent or carer, solicitor, social worker, Cafcass, local authority or another professional involved with the family.
No. Families can contact us directly, although any existing court orders or professional arrangements will need to be taken into account.
Contact can take place in a suitable venue or in the community, depending on the needs of the child or children and the arrangements agreed at referral stage.
Yes. If a written report is required, this should be agreed before the session so the appropriate factual notes can be taken during contact.
This depends on the referral information, any checks that are needed, availability and how quickly the required paperwork or information is returned by everyone involved. Once we have the information we need, we will confirm the arrangements as soon as possible.
Get in touch to discuss your family’s needs and the support that may be right for you.
Make a difference to a child’s life.
We are looking for caring, reliable people with experience working with children and families to join Child Contact Services.
Pay: £16–£18 per hour
Training included.
The work can include supervising and supporting child contact sessions, supporting children and families, liaising with professionals and completing clear factual observations and reports.
Experience working with children and families is important, along with good communication skills, professional boundaries and safeguarding awareness.
Interested in joining us?
Please send your CV and a short introduction to info@childcontactservices.co.uk.
