Minute Taker - Part Time

Pertemps; 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 attending and accurately recording minutes for various meetings, ensuring clarity and confidentiality. Ideal candidates will have experience in minute taking and strong attention to detail. This is a temporary position requiring 28 - 30 hours per week at a pay rate of £14.02.

Qualifications

• Excellent attention to detail and strict confidentiality.
• Must obtain a Level 1 Disclosure Scotland.
• Previous experience in minute taking preferred.

Responsibilities

• Attend and minute social work meetings.
• Produce high-quality, clear, and concise minutes.
• Organize and manage scheduling of meetings.

Skills

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Minute taking experience

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

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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.
• If you have previous experience of minute taking, please apply.