Minute Taker |Part time | Children\'s Social Care| Lancashire in Burnley

Overview

Salary £25,989 – £28,142 per annum | 22.2 hours per week | Fixed term, Part time | Children\’s 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 Children\’s Directorate.

Role and Location

This post sits within Children\’s Social Care based in the East Area (Burnley, Pendle, Rossendale, Hyndburn and Ribble Valley depending on the successful candidate\\\’s home address). We are currently working a combination of home and office working; you will be required to have a suitable confidential working space within your home and an appropriate broadband connection. You may be required to work from a variety of locations.

Responsibilities

• Provide minute taking support for a variety of meetings to operational staff, managers and Independent Reviewing Officers.
• Support the Education and Children\\\’s Directorate in accurate and timely recording of discussions and actions.

What we are looking for

• Passion – You\\\’ll be passionate about delivering a great service and experience, it\\\’s what will motivate you, getting it right first time, asking for support when you need it and building on the skills that you\\\’ve developed elsewhere.
• Knowledge and Experience – Ideally experience in an administration setting with knowledge of using Microsoft packages and databases.
• Great Communication – Ability to engage with Managers, Social Workers, families, members of the public and the team, clearly convey information and listen to individual requirements.

Why join us

You\\\’ll receive support from your line manager and the rest of the team; you\\\’ll be part of networks and groups and will feel valued with a focus on work/life balance and job satisfaction.

Application information

Please refer to the job description and personal specification for the scope of work and responsibilities. Ensure you address all criteria from the person specification at application stage in your supporting evidence. Some criteria will be addressed at interview stage.

Important notes

• Please upload your supporting documentation before submitting your application. No additional documentation will be accepted after the closing date.
• Interviews will be held in the week of w/c 9 March 2026; it will not be possible to rearrange an interview date or time.

Contact

For further information about the role contact Melanie Hirst, Business Support Team Leader. Email: melanie.hirst@lancashire.gov.uk; Tel: 01282 470148.

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.

Note: This role description is subject to change.