

General Profile
A compasionate and experienced social care worker with a passion for resolving conflict and fostering understanding, eager to apply mediation to bridge divides and facilitate positive outcomes for individuals and groups. Proven ability to build rapport, establish trust, and guide parties towards mutually agreeable solutions, drawing upon a deep understanding of diverse perspectives, cultural nuances, and ethical principles.
Core Competencies
Conflict resolution: Experienced in identifying and addressing conflict, utilizing various mediation techniques to foster constructive dialogue and facilitate harmonious resolutions.
Communication and interpersonal skills: Exceptional ability to communicate effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds, fostering empathy, building trust, and promoting understanding.
Active listening: Expert in active listening, allowing parties to express their concerns and perspectives without judgment, while gaining a comprehensive understanding of the conflict.
Problem-solving: Proven ability to think creatively and strategically, generating innovative solutions through dialogue that address the root causes of conflict and meet the needs of all parties involved.
Neutrality and impartiality: Maintains a neutral stance throughout the mediation process, avoiding personal opinions or biases, ensuring a safe and respectful environment for all participants.
Ethical principles: Adheres to strict ethical codes of conduct, safeguarding confidentiality, respecting individual rights, and upholding the highest standards of professionalism.
Deeply passionate about the transformative power of mediation, believing in its ability to resolve conflict peacefully, build relationships, and foster a more harmonious society. A strong advocate for mediation as a viable alternative to adversarial approaches, particularly in situations involving complex interpersonal dynamics or sensitive personal matters.
Mediation Qualifications
- * Effective People Management, DCM
- * Postgrad in Multi-Element Behavior Support @ DIT, Dublin. Level 9
- * Diploma in Social Studies
- * Positive Behavior Support, HSE.
- * Studio III (low arousal approach
- * Understanding Challenging Behavior
Education
- Mediator Training - Mediation Academy of Ireland