Minute Taker |Part time | Children's Social Care| Lancashire

Salary 25989 - 28142 per annum 22.2 hours per week Fixed term Part time Childrens Social Care Lancashire

We are looking for an enthusiastic highly motivated Minute Taker to enhance our already established friendly and supportive team who will contribute to the key work of the Education and Childrens Directorate.

This post sits within Childrens Social Care based in the East Area (Burnley Pendle Rossendale Hyndburn and Ribble Valley dependant on the successful candidates home address) providing support to operational staff managers and Independent Reviewing Officers in relation to the minute taking of a variety of meetings. We are currently working a combination of home and office working therefore you will be required to have a suitable confidential working space within your home and an appropriate broadband connection. Due to the nature of this role the expectation will be that you may be expected to work from a variety of locations.


What we are looking for:
Passion Youll be passionate about delivering a great service and experience its what will motivate you getting it right first time asking for support when you need it and building on the skills that youve developed elsewhere.

Knowledge and Experience Ideally you will have experience of working within an administration setting and have knowledge of using Microsoft packages and databases.

Great Communication Youll be engaging and providing advice to Managers Social Workers families members of the public and the rest of the team on a daily basis so being able to clearly communicate the information you need and listen to individual requirements is key.

Why join us:
Youll get support along your journey both from your line manager and the rest of the team weve some brilliant networks and groups that are available youll feel valued and achieve both a great work/life balance and the job satisfaction that we all want.

Please refer to the job description and personal specification for further information regarding the scope of work and responsibilities for the post. Please ensure you address all the criteria from the person specification identified as at the application stage in your supporting evidence. Some criteria will also be addressed further at the interview stage.

Please take care to upload your supporting documentation before submitting your application. No additional documentation will be accepted after the closing date.

Interviews will be held week of w/c 9 March 2026 please note it will not be possible to rearrange an interview date or time.

For further information about the role please contact:
Melanie Hirst Business Support Team Leader
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NB: This is an essential car user post

You will be required to provide a car for use in connection with the duties of this post and must be insured for business use. However we may consider you if you cannot drive because of a disability.

In return Lancashire County Council offers a range of benefits which can be found on LCC Vacancies website.

We reserve the right to close down a vacancy early before the closing date if we receive sufficient applications.

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