2-month contract position with a local authority

Summary

This is a 2-month contract position with a local authority, focused on providing accurate and timely recording of Child Protection Conferences. The role involves delivering clerical and administrative support to the Conference & Review Team, ensuring compliance with confidentiality standards and safeguarding procedures.

Responsibilities

Attend Child Protection Conferences and take detailed notes directly onto a laptop.
Use judgment and expertise to compile and produce a clear, agreed record of the Conference for circulation within Children’s Services and to external agencies and families, in line with procedural deadlines.
Transcribe notes to provide an accurate and comprehensive record of discussions and decisions.
Provide clerical and administrative support to Independent Reviewing Officers and the Team Manager.
Maintain strict confidentiality of client information, ensuring correspondence is appropriately handled and labeled.
Contribute to effective and efficient service delivery in accordance with Local Safeguarding Children’s Board priorities, policies, and procedures.

Requirements

Experience in minute-taking or note-taking in formal meetings, preferably within social care or safeguarding settings.
Familiarity with child protection processes and multi-agency working.
Strong administrative background with experience supporting teams in a sensitive environment.
Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines.
GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths; higher-level qualifications desirable.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and typing skills with high accuracy.
Knowledge of safeguarding principles and confidentiality requirements.

Additional Information

Child Protection Conference Note Taker