Family mediator | Average UK Salary & Outlook

Family mediators help divorcing or separating couples reach agreement without having to go to court.

  • Use mediation techniques to facilitate communication between disputants, to further parties' understanding of different perspectives, and to guide parties toward mutual agreement.  
  • Confer with disputants to clarify issues, identify underlying concerns, and develop an understanding of their respective needs and interests.  
  • Prepare settlement
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Family mediators typically work around 35 to 37 hours per week.

As a Family mediator you will typically work evenings / weekends.

This occupation tends to be:

  • Social — Social occupations frequently involve working with, communicating with, and teaching people. These occupations often involve helping or providing service to others.
  • Enterprising — Enterprising occupations frequently involve starting up and carrying out projects. These occupations can involve leading people and making
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* from ONETonline
Average salary
34,165 GBP *
per year
20,000 GBP
35,000 GBP
Starting
5+ Experience
* data taken from the Office of National Statistics (ons.gov.uk)
Average salary for Family mediator

  • 35,058 GBP
  • 33,788 GBP
Average salary for full-time Family mediator

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  • 34,165 GBP
  • 33,788 GBP
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Salary over time for Family mediator

Salary for this role has increased over time
  • 35,205 GBP
  • 31,629 GBP
  • 30,818 GBP
  • 32,994 GBP
  • 36,385 GBP
  • 38,105 GBP
  • 34,165 GBP
  • 31,707 GBP
  • 35,142 GBP
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Future outlook for Family mediators

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0% yearly wage growth (on average)

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Which qualifications do I need?

Find out what you need to know in order to become a Family mediator and the highest average level of education for people in this role.

In terms of people already doing this job:

  • 24% of people in this role have a Bachelor's degree
  • 20% of people in this role have some postgraduate study, but not a masters or doctorate
  • 16% of people in this role have a Master's degree

You could apply for a job as a trainee family mediator if you have a higher education qualification and experience in an area like:

  • law
  • social work
  • counselling

As part of the selection process, you'll need to show you have the right personal qualities and skills to be a family mediator.

You'll need:

  • patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations
  • persuading and negotiating skills
  • active listening skills
  • the ability to accept criticism and work well under pressure
  • excellent verbal communication skills
  • sensitivity and understanding
  • to be thorough and pay attention to detail
  • knowledge of English language
  • to be able to carry out basic tasks on a computer or hand-held device

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Things to highlight for your Family mediator interview

Integrity Job requires being honest and ethical. Self Control Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations. Stress Tolerance Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations. Dependability Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations. Attention to Detail Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.

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