Community-Based Child Contact & Family Time Services

Sarah I’m so glad you have decided to return to this sector of social care. If I had to pick someone from our former organisation to deliver supervised child contact it would be Sarah Collins. What I observed over the years we worked at the organisation is when you delivered/facilitated supported and supervised child contact you always showed a commitment and a priority to focus on safeguarding and the needs and welfare of the children involved, whilst also at the same time assisting and enabling parents to also focus on their children thus ensuring an enjoyable, fun and safe experience for all involved. Truly, I observed others delivering a professional service though you went the extra mile. I witnessed many many times your ability to quickly form age appropriate relationships with children so that they would feel safe, reassured and feel confident to speak with you about any concerns or worries. Your way or building these relationships I tried to emulate with some success though not with the natural ease you achieved. I know your risk assessments were thorough and you were assertive in raising any concerns re contact and to put in place conditions you felt necessary. Your reports on contact were factual, objective, clear and evidence based and were always delivered within timeframes. Your reports assisted everyone who made decisions about future contact. We co-facilitated groups for separated parents. As with the children you show empathy and enabled parents to open up though challenging them if needed. I remember that for a time you delivered an anti-bullying project in schools. Several years ago I met a teacher at a conference who taught in one of the schools you worked in. She sang your praises about how you helped children gain confidence and feel optimistic about their future. I don’t remember the teachers name or what school she taught in though if she was singing my praises I probably would remember 😁 You have a thorough knowledge and years of experience in supervising supervised child contact. You are fully aware of how domestic abuse, mental health and drug and alcohol(toxic trio) can affect contact. You were an essential member of the team and enjoyed positive working relationships with colleagues within our former organisation and with colleagues from outside agencies. I don’t know how many years we worked for the same organisation, it’s many. You gave support to me when needed and hopefully you feel I supported you. I hate using cliches though I don’t know what other words I can use - you are the epitome of a caring professional.

Sarah has years of experience and is held in high regard within her field of work. she is just the most empathic, kind-hearted professional I know. Sarah's ultimate goal is to provide a safe environment for both parents and children and ensuring a seamless handover. I wish Sarah the best of luck in her venture, her hard work will reap rewards.

Sarah has a wealth of experience supporting children and families and is someone I would highly recommend. She is professional, approachable and incredibly knowledgeable, while always treating people with kindness and respect. Compass Family Time will be a huge asset to families looking for safe, child-focused support. 💙

Sarah is one of the most caring, compassionate and approachable people I've had the pleasure of working with. She has a genuine understanding of the challenges and complexities that families face every day and always treats everyone with kindness, respect and dignity. Sarah is passionate about providing a professional, supportive service where confidentiality and safeguarding are always a priority. You can trust that you'll be welcomed with warmth, understanding and genuine care while receiving the highest standard of support.