Job Description

Mediation Case Worker

Employer - Kids

Location - This is a homebased role with occasional travel for team meetings and / or training.

Contract - 36 hours per week Monday to Friday (flexible hours can be discussed at interview stage)

Salary - 22,937 (FTE)

Experience - you have experience providing efficient and professional case management or equivalent service support in a busy and confidential environment.

Make a meaningful impact every day.

Are you someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, values inclusive support systems, and is passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)? If so, we'd love to hear from you.


At Kids, we believe every child deserves the best start in life. As a

Mediation Case Worker

, you'll play a key role in supporting families and professionals through our SEND Mediation service. You'll help ensure this vital service runs smoothly, efficiently, and compassionately--every single day.

What You'll Be Doing

You'll be part of a dedicated and award-winning remote team, collaborating to deliver high-quality support while managing your own varied and engaging workload.


Your key responsibilities will include:


Coordinating mediation meetings, working within statutory and internal timelines. Communicating with families, young people, local authorities, education providers, and health and social care professionals. Offering impartial, informed customer service based on a solid understanding of the SEND Mediation process. (Full training provided.) Accurately logging service user interactions and managing follow-up actions through our case management system. Ensuring strict adherence to data protection and GDPR standards. Making informed case-based decisions, including those involving unique or complex circumstances. Supporting the wider team with reporting, evaluation, and service improvement tasks. Actively participating in training, supervision, and team meetings.

What You'll Bring

We're looking for individuals from a range of backgrounds and lived experiences who demonstrate the following:


Proven experience managing a demanding workload in a confidential, customer-focused setting. Strong IT skills and experience using case management and scheduling platforms (e.g. Charity Log, Team Up, Microsoft Teams). Excellent planning, organisation, and administrative skills. Clear, compassionate communication--both verbal and written. A commitment to confidentiality, impartiality, and inclusive practice. Emotional resilience and empathy when supporting individuals in conflict or distress. Confidence in independent problem-solving, while also working collaboratively with a remote team. Willingness to learn and contribute knowledge to a learning-focused team culture.

Why Join Us?

Purpose-driven work

that changes lives

Flexible remote working

and inclusive team support

Comprehensive training

to deepen your understanding of SEND law and mediation

Values-led culture

that prioritises equity, wellbeing, and belonging

Explore our mission and values at

www.kids.org.uk

--if our vision speaks to you, we encourage you to apply.


We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. If you have the skills and passion for the role, we welcome your application--

regardless of background, lived experience, or whether you meet every single requirement.

Note:

We may close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. Please apply promptly.