Social work aims to enhance individual and collective well being. In practice it promotes problem solving, conflict resolution and the empowerment and liberation of people. Theories of human behaviour and social systems are applied to understand humanity in context of our social and physical environment. In addition, principles of social justice and human rights are fundamental in guiding the profession (Definition adapted from the International Federation of Social Workers & International Schools of Social Work, 2001). 

A range of social work services are provided to commissioning and instructing clients. 

Family mediation is a process whereby an impartial mediator assists those involved in family breakdown to make arrangements following separation, divorce or other major life changing events. The process is managed by the mediator but the content is brought by the couple or family members. By this method, in the case of divorce or separation, the objective is to offer the couple the opportunity to explore the issues and concerns with each other to reach their own decisions and to promote continuing communication for the future. Issues generally centre on arrangements for divorce or separation, children, finance and property (ADRg & FMA, 2009).

Comprehensive or "all issues" mediation is provided as a new service to private clients.  

Creativity underpins services and is regarded as the "ultimate expression of health, fueling ongoing curiosity, growth and development, and representing at best the fullest expression of the human potential" (Carl Rogers). 

Availability

• Available to conduct very limited pieces of work until April 2012.