We are working closely alongside a Local Authority in Plymouth to assist with the appointment of a Minute Taker, on a 1-month contract, highly likely to be extended at clients discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.

Rate of Pay: £13.90 - £18.08 per hour

Summary:

The Minute Taker will provide high-quality minute-taking and administrative support for Children, Young People and Families statutory meetings, including strategy meetings and other safeguarding-related discussions. The role requires the ability to accurately summarise complex and sensitive information into clear, concise, non-verbatim minutes within strict departmental timescales.

Responsibilities:

• Take accurate, non-verbatim minutes for strategy meetings and other CYP statutory meetings.
• Summarise discussions clearly and produce high-quality documents within departmental timescales.
• Support Independent Chairs in creating and updating written child protection plans.
• Assist in preparing abridged versions of plans for young people and family members where required.
• Accurately record attendance details and contact information during meetings.
• Ensure confidential and secure handling of sensitive information and documentation.

Qualification:

• GCSEs A*–C (9–4) or equivalent in English and Maths.
• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification/experience in business support or administration.

Essentials:

• Previous experience of minute-taking and note-taking in professional settings.
• Strong administrative experience and understanding of office procedures.
• Experience using Microsoft Office and web-based systems.
• Excellent written communication skills, including grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
• Ability to identify key discussion points and summarise information accurately.

Please note:

• You should be available to work immediately or at a short notice.
• You should have right to work in U.K
• This role requires a Basic DBS

Disclaimer: Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated all of our roles are temporary, though opening assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.

Important: We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary. Your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service.

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