The key to all of this is professionalism. Caring without a professional approach and infrastructure does not work. At PSS staff are trained, qualifications and standards are professional, outcomes are monitored and assessed. It shows in the number of statutory authorities who now commission PSS to ensure that they fulfil their obligations. Above all, it shows in the thousands of vulnerable people who, thanks to PSS standards and commitment, are today leading fuller, happier, more independent lives.

Below you will find a breakdown of the Children and Family services we provide:

Family Meditation Service

This service element involves minimising the impact of divorce and separation on children. We will talk to children in a way that they will understand about how the situation will affect them Counselling may also be involved in this service.

Family Resource Centre

We work closely with the families of children who have a wide range of disabilities as well as providing fun and engaging activities for the children to enjoy.

Young Carers Projects

We work to support children and young people who have undertaken a significant caring role within their home for a relative who may be suffering from an illness or a disability.

Toy Libraries

We provide good quality educational toys for local communities in a variety of settings where parents and young children meet.

Counselling and Play Therapy

We work hard to make a difference to the positive mental health of children and young people, including asylum seekers and refugees.

Crisis Counselling

This service element is available to anyone experiencing issues such as a family breakdown or bereavement.

Social Work and Advocacy

We provide an informal and accessible service to families who might not otherwise engage with traditional social work services.

Young Persons Volunteer Project

Guiding and supporting young people who want to volunteer but who experience real or perceived barriers to volunteering.

Leaving Care Services

We work with young people who feel they need support as they move into independent living.

Adult Placement

We provide alternative family care for vulnerable adults, including single parents and children who cannot live independently because of their support requirements.


To make sure our services are carried out in a professional manor, PSS ensures that all of our staff are Professionally qualified, carefully selected team members, who help develop individual, personal plans for the people it supports.


PSS is built on reputation and credibility, derived from long experience and a good track record. We find an active role for children and young people on many decision-making forums. We provide flexible services that are adaptable to meet the needs of changing pressures affecting children and their families that are good value for money.