Minute Taker - Part Time

Pertemps Scotland; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A public sector recruitment agency is seeking a Minute Taker to support their Social Care team in Edinburgh. The role involves recording detailed meeting minutes while ensuring confidentiality and accuracy. Applicants should have previous experience in minute-taking and possess excellent attention to detail. The position is temporary, requiring 28-30 hours per week, offering a pay rate of £14.02 per hour.

Qualifications

• Excellent attention to detail and observe strict confidentiality at all times.
• Experience in minute-taking is required.

Responsibilities

• Attend and minute a variety of social work meetings.
• Accurately record detailed and sensitive information.
• Produce high-quality, clear, and concise minutes.
• Distribute approved minutes to relevant parties.

Skills

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Job description

Overview

Pertemps are delighted to be working with our public sector client to recruit for a minute taker to support their Social Care team.

Role: Minute Taker

Location: Leith area of Edinburgh

Hours: 4 days per week (28 - 30 hours)

Duration: Temporary, ongoing

Pay rate: £14.02

Start: asap

Responsibilities

• Attend and minute a variety of social work meetings, including child protection conferences, looked-after reviews, and multi-agency meetings.
• Accurately record detailed and sensitive information, ensuring clarity and confidentiality.
• Produce high-quality, clear, and concise minutes within agreed timescales.
• Ensure minutes reflect key decisions, actions, outcomes, and responsibilities.
• Liaise with social workers and professionals to confirm accuracy and resolve queries.
• Distribute approved minutes to relevant parties in a timely and secure manner.
• Maintain confidentiality and handle all information in line with data protection and safeguarding policies.
• Organise and manage scheduling of meetings when required, including booking venues or setting up virtual meetings.
• Maintain accurate records and filing systems for all meeting documentation.
• Adapt minute-taking style depending on the meeting type and complexity.

Qualifications / Requirements

• You should have excellent attention to detail and observe strict confidentiality at all times.
• The successful candidate will be required to obtain a Level 1 Disclosure Scotland at a cost of £25.

How to apply

If you have previous experience of minute taking and are interested in this role, please apply online immediately.