Family Support Services
At Safer Nest Service Ltd, we provide professional, compassionate and child-centred family support services for children, young people and families navigating challenging or changing circumstances.
Trusted Safety Standards for Children
Safer Nest Service Ltd is a professional family support service committed to helping children, young people and families navigate periods of change with greater confidence and stability.
Our Promise
Because behind every referral is a real family, a real child and a real story. We take that responsibility seriously.
Years of trust
Proven Safety Record
Little Ones Enrolled
The welfare and best interests of children guide every decision we make, with safeguarding built into how we work rather than added on top of it.
We treat every family with respect, remain impartial in what we observe and report, and hold what we are told in confidence.
We communicate clearly with families and professionals alike, and work towards outcomes that are positive and sustainable beyond our involvement.
Every family is different. We take the time to understand individual circumstances before determining the most appropriate level of support.
Children can spend time with a parent or family member within a safe, structured and professionally supervised environment.
Professional assistance while allowing parents and children greater opportunity to interact naturally.
Tailored support designed around individual needs and agreed objectives.
Structured support for families working towards rebuilding relationships and creating stronger foundations.
Appropriate observations and relevant factual information for families and professionals.
Clear, factual, relevant and appropriately structured reporting where it forms part of the agreed service.
Our approach can be summarised in four simple stages. The goal is to support meaningful progress.
We begin by understanding the circumstances, family and referral requirements.
We consider the child’s needs, family circumstances, and desired outcomes.
We provide an appropriate level of professional support within a safe and respectful environment.
We focus on positive experiences, meaningful relationships and achievable outcomes.
"itfeels like an extension of our own home. The teachers are so affectionate, and Lily settled in much faster than we ever expected. It’s wonderful seeing her come home with a big smile every day."
For Professionals
We understand that professionals need reliable services they can confidently refer families to. We work collaboratively within clearly defined roles and responsibilities.
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We respect the trust placed in our organisation and aim to provide professional support with compassion and dignity.
Frequently Asked Questions
Families and professionals deserve a clear understanding of what to expect.
Supervised contact allows a child to spend time with a parent or family member while a trained professional provides supervision within an appropriate environment.
Supervised contact generally involves a higher level of professional oversight, while supported contact allows greater independence with appropriate professional assistance.
Referral arrangements can vary depending on the service. Professionals and families can contact us to discuss their specific requirements.
Safer Nest Service Ltd takes confidentiality and appropriate information handling seriously. Information may need to be shared where there is a safeguarding or legal requirement.
We believe children's voices and experiences are important and should be considered appropriately according to their age, understanding and circumstances.
Contact our team to discuss your requirements. We can explain the referral process and information needed.
Our services can be tailored to individual circumstances. We recommend speaking with our team to determine whether we can provide the appropriate support.
