Carter Brown are looking to recruit a Proof Reader to join our team in Mansfield, to provide ongoing professional support to a dynamic and growing service.
If you have a good eye for detail and enjoy a challenge, this may be the role for you.
The role will involve proofreading of reports filed to our service by our network of psychologists, psychiatrists, independent social Workers and paediatricians. The role of our proof readers is to ensure that the reports filed are completed to a high standard and are free from spelling and grammatical errors, whilst also meeting with the requirements of our clients (solicitors, courts, local authorities and independent organisations). Our experts' reports are provided within the context of family law, criminal law and private law proceedings or commissioned by private organisations and individuals.
You will be working as part of a small and friendly team, with ongoing supervision and support. All new starters have a structured training programme and a support buddy to turn to during their settling in period.
Applications with a covering letter are preferred. Get in touch if you have any questions about the role.
Currently team members work on a hybrid basis, with a requirement for two working days per week to be spent in our Mansfield office.
DUTIES INCLUDE:
· To check our bespoke database each day for reports due, checking for agreed extensions to filing dates and, updated reports list accordingly.
· To liaise with other teams regarding any queries over late filing, missing statutory checks or documents.
· To ensure that reports are in the agreed format.
· To ensure that all reports are read thoroughly and checked for grammatical, typographical and formatting errors.
· To ensure reports are checked against Letters of Instruction for accuracy and to ensure that instructions have been answered as directed by the client.
· To ensure all adoption and fostering reports are 'panel ready'.
· To return report to expert associates with highlighted errors for them to rectify. When timescales are unavoidably tight, the corrections may need to be made by the proof-reader.
· To email all reports to the Lead Solicitor/client/Case Handler on time and note up the proof reading spreadsheet and database
· Attend regular training delivered by the Quality Assurance Team Leader and Practice Lead
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:
· A level English/equivalent at Grade B or above
· Administration experience
· Good organisational skills
· Good knowledge and understanding of office administration
· Excellent communication skills – written and oral
This is a full time (35 hours), permanent post with a salary band of £22,500 to £24,000 pa dependent on experience + benefits.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £22,500.00-£24,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Company events
* Company pension
* Flexitime
* Gym membership
* Health & wellbeing programme
* On-site parking
* Sick pay
* Work from home
Experience:
* Proofreading: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person