Family Mediator

Family Mediator (Temporary - Until End of March) Southwark Head Office (with travel across London) £14.17 per hour + £1.71 holiday pay = £15.88 per hourWe are seeking an experienced and compassionate Family Mediator to join our team on a temporary basis until the end of March. This is a flexible, part-time role working 2-3 days per week (Monday-Friday, 8am-6pm) with adaptable hours.

You will work directly with young people aged 11-25 and their families who are experiencing conflict and are at risk of homelessness. Through personalised support and mediation, you will help reduce family breakdown, improve communication, and strengthen relationships.

• Provide one-to-one and joint mediation sessions for young people and families
• Manage a caseload of 5-11 families
• Complete risk and needs assessments, support plans and outcome monitoring
• Process referrals and promote the service to maintain a full caseload
• Support young people in various circumstances, including those at risk of homelessness or in temporary accommodation
• Build strong partnerships with local authorities and external agencies
• Maintain accurate case records in line with safeguarding and operational procedures
• Work independently (including lone working) and travel across London boroughs

To apply, you must have:

• Significant experience working with young people and families in crisis
• Proven mediation experience and a solution-focused, reflective approach
• Experience managing your own caseload independently
• Strong understanding of youth homelessness issues
• Experience conducting risk/needs assessments and support planning
• Excellent partnership-building and communication skills
• High level of professionalism, impartiality, and safeguarding awareness
• Ability and willingness to travel independently across London (travel expenses claimable)

If you are passionate about supporting families, preventing youth homelessness, and making a measurable difference in young people's lives, we would love to hear from you.Apply now to help create stronger families and brighter futures.

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