Temporary Minute Taker   

Reference no: Plymouth RQ841377   

Pay rate £11.81 per hour PAYE   

This opening assignment is for 5-6 months 

Standard DBS disclosure is listed as a requirement for this role

To undertake the minuting of child protection case conferences and complex strategy meetings and to note-take a variety of other meetings when required 

Key responsibilities: 

• Taking minutes of child protection meetings and other CYP statutory meetings, and summarising information accurately to produce a high quality minute document within departmental timescales 
• Supporting the independent chair in creating/updating the written child protection plan during the meeting  
• Working alongside the independent chair to ensure appropriate abridgements are made for young people and family members 
• Ensuring accurate recording of meeting attendees, including their contact details  
• Supporting the Independent Chairs in ensuring information is securely handled during the meeting and afterwards 
• Inputting data relating to the minutes accurately into the IT system 
• Proactively provide suggestions to the team on measures to improve the service in terms of efficiency, customer experience and best practice supporting a continuous improvement ethos  
• Carry out other duties appropriate to the grade of the post 

“Role Requirements” – to give yourself the maximum chance of success please try and ensure your CV addresses the following essential criteria: 

• GCSE's A*- C (9-4) or equivalent in English and Maths 
• NVQ3 or equivalent qualification or experience in business support 
• Knowledge of correct grammar, spelling and punctuation 
• Experience of using Microsoft Office products and web-based software packages. 
• Demonstrable administrative experience with an understanding of office procedures. 
• Experience of providing an effective and efficient customer service to both internal and external customers in line with policies and procedures 
• Experience of minute and note-taking 
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills in order to manage contact with service users tactfully, and to interact with a wide range of professionals at all levels  
• Ability to sustain concentration needed to minute or note-take lengthy meetings  
• Ability to seek support and manage the emotional impact of daily contact and information about people whose personal circumstances may cause distress 

NB: Please feel free to apply to us direct via [email protected] by quoting the job reference and job title exactly. SEE DETAILS AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS AD. 

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If you are successful in securing this role, please note that for the entire duration of this contract, regardless of extension you will be working this role at the PAYE rate that has been advertised. For absolute clarity, we only work on a PAYE basis, rather than entertaining umbrella pay terms, we do not offer Ltd/umbrella or outside IR35 rates. If you wish to understand PAYE vs Umbrella more, please let us know and we can send you some additional information for clarity.