Business Support Minute Taker – Children’s Services
Location: Bootle, L20
Pay Rate: £13.63 per hour
We’re working with a local authority to recruit an experienced Business Support Minute Taker to join their Children’s Social Care team in Bootle.
This role is ideal for someone with strong administrative skills and proven experience in formal minute-taking, particularly within sensitive or multi-agency settings. You’ll play a key part in supporting the Children with Complex Needs Service by providing accurate records of meetings and essential administrative support.
Key Responsibilities:
* Provide high-quality minute-taking at strategy and professional meetings.
* Produce and format reports, letters, and correspondence.
* Manage and maintain files, registers, and records in line with procedures.
* Liaise with professionals and external agencies to support effective information sharing.
* Handle incoming and outgoing mail and manage telephone queries.
* Support the Help and Protect Teams with administrative duties.
* Ensure all data is managed lawfully, accurately, and confidentially.
What We’re Looking For:
* Proven clerical/administrative experience in a busy office environment.
* Strong experience in minute-taking within a formal setting.
* Good working knowledge of Microsoft Word and other IT systems.
* Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines.
* Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
* Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and professionalism.
Requirements:
* GCSEs in English & Maths (A–C) or equivalent.
* Word processing qualification/experience.
* OCR (RSA II) or equivalent qualification is desirable but not essential.
Please note: Candidates will be required to complete a minute-taking test as part of the interview process.
The Offer:
* £13.63 per hour.
* Based in Bootle (L20), with occasional travel to other sites as required.
* Training and development opportunities within Children’s Services.
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