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Housing Mediator

Salary Scale:  £30,721-£31,352 per annum (pro rata)

Location: Skainos Centre, Belfast (with option for hybrid working)

Hours: 25.75 hours per week

Contract type: Fixed term until November 2025 with potential for extension

About the role

As Housing Mediator, you will:

  • undertake mediation sessions via telephone, online or face-to-face 
  • work with stakeholders to develop awareness of the Mediation Service
  • identify relevant cases for referral or signpost for advice or other services
  • maintain an active caseload and ensure client records are accurately maintained

About you

You will have:

  • 5 GCSEs at grades A-C (or equivalent), including English and Mathematics
  • a recognised accredited qualification e.g. with Mediation NI or, UK or reached MII Practitioner Level in the Republic of Ireland
  • at least six months’ full-time (or equivalent part-time) experience of providing mediation to the public and managing a mediation case load
  • ability and experience of effectively engaging and communicating with people, including young people
  • experience and skills in the use of IT systems
  • excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • a flexible approach to working hours (evening or weekend work may be required)
  • access to transport to fulfil the requirements of the role

To apply

Email completed application and equal opportunities monitoring forms to [email protected] no later than midday on Monday 27 January 2025.

Housing Rights gratefully acknowledges the financial support of the Department for Communities and the National Lottery Fund Community Fund towards this post.