Remote Minute-Taking Administrator - Part Time, Flexible Hours

Carrington Blake Recruitment; Kettering, Northampton; Hybrid; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Northamptonshire Children’s Trust is looking for an organised Administrator (Minute Taking) to support Children’s Services by producing accurate and timely records of statutory meetings. You will listen to recordings of meetings such as Child Protection Conferences and Child in Care Reviews, producing clear and structured minutes that capture key discussions, decisions and actions with precision.

The role starts with a 2-day induction, after which remote work is possible.

Qualifications

• Previous minute-taking, transcription or audio-typing experience.
• Excellent listening, written communication and attention-to-detail skills.
• Strong administrative and IT skills.
• The ability to work independently and manage deadlines.
• Experience handling confidential or sensitive information.
• Emotional resilience when working with sensitive subject matter.
• Previous experience within Children’s Services, social care or safeguarding is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Listen to recorded statutory children’s meetings and produce accurate minutes.
• Record key decisions, actions and outcomes using set templates.
• Ensure minutes are completed accurately and within required deadlines.
• Upload and maintain records on Liquidlogic and other internal systems.
• Handle confidential and sensitive safeguarding information professionally.
• Work closely with the wider minute-taking team.
• Attend regular virtual team catch-ups and monthly team meetings.
• Maintain high standards of accuracy, confidentiality and professionalism.

Skills

Minute-taking

Transcription

Audio-typing

Listening

Written communication

Attention to detail

Administrative skills

IT skills

Deadline management

Confidential information handling

Emotional resilience

Children’s Services experience

Tools

Liquidlogic

Job description

Northamptonshire Children’s Trust is looking for an organised Administrator (Minute Taking) to support Children’s Services by producing accurate and timely records of statutory meetings. You will listen to recordings of meetings such as Child Protection Conferences and Child in Care Reviews, producing clear and structured minutes that capture key discussions, decisions and actions with precision.

The role starts with a 2-day induction, after which remote work is possible.