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Family mediators help separating couples agree on future plans without having to go to court.
You could work: evenings / weekends; attending events or appointments
In this role you could:
You could work in an office.
Your working environment may be emotionally demanding.
You can get into this job through:
You could do a degree or postgraduate diploma to get some of the skills you need for this job.
Relevant subjects include:
Training programmes
You'll improve your job prospects if you take an accredited training programme after university. The programme has to be approved by the Family Mediation Council (FMC).
Training programmes include:a taught course; practical experience; support to build a portfolio
In addition to a degree, training providers may expect you to have experience dealing with conflict and managing relationships.
You'll usually need:
You might find it easier to join a training course if you volunteer to work with families at places such as:
You can apply for a job as a trainee family mediator if you have a higher education qualification and experience in law, social work or counselling.
When you apply, you'll need to show you have the right personal qualities and skills to be a family mediator.
You've also got the option to train with a professional association.
Each association sets their own criteria to join but most will expect you to have experience from paid work or volunteering.
Professional associations that offer training include:
You'll need to:
Many people become a family mediator as a second career. Employers will like it if you have life experience and evidence of supporting people with challenging problems.
You can get more advice about working in family mediation from the Family Mediation Council.
With experience you could:set up your own mediation business; train other mediators; manage a team of mediators; use your skills in other careers, such as housing or social work