
The objective of supervised contact is safety and relationship building.
Supervised contact with an independent social worker provides professional safeguarding with neutrality and flexibility. The supervised contact will take place in a setting that feels safe and relaxed for both the parents and children.
If there is a high level of conflict between parents, then supervised contact with an independent social worker present can be beneficial in safeguarding, as well as reducing feelings of mistrust or conflict.
Sometimes you may need additional guidance to rebuild trust with your child or to cope with a child who has specialist needs such as a disability, neurodiversity or trauma.
Our independent social workers are trained to offer careful guidance and offer support.
An independent social worker can provide a neutral perspective that courts and solicitors often value.
With extensive field experience, social workers can provide unbiased observations based on determined social care frameworks.
Your independent social worker will be there to gently guide the parent, helping them understand what the child needs in that moment if required.
The contact will take place in a setting that's comfortable for the child - whether that's at home, a public space or at a contact centre.
Yes, the court will usually value the independent social worker's report because it is from an experienced professional and provides a neutral assessment based on a specific framework.
