Academic Manual Notetaker - Cardiff, United Kingdom - Beacon Support

Beacon Support

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Cardiff, United Kingdom

5 days ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Academic Manual Notetaker (HE) Cardiff Met, Llandaff Campus

Are you looking for a role that offers flexible hours and allows you to make a difference to the educational experience of higher education students?

Beacon Support Ltd.

are recruiting Manual Notetakers to work with higher education students at Cardiff Met, with an immediate start for 12 hours per week.

Benefits:

Flexible working hours, based around your availability

- £15.00 per hour, plus a generous holiday entitlement

A dynamic CPD programme
Ready access to a support manager
Being part of a professional and caring team

As a Manual Notetaker you will provide support for students who require notes to be taken on their behalf, for example because they have a physical impairment or mental health condition.

You will be required to produce an accurate record of the content of lectures, seminars and discussions. Notes should contain pertinent information from the session, including diagrams and references to presentation slides and handouts. These are given to students within an agreed time frame, and in in the student's preferred style and format.

Key duties and responsibilities:

To take accurate and complete notes in lectures, seminars and other learning environments as required
To customise note taking to the individual learning needs of students
To ensure that notes taken demonstrate high literacy skills, are clear, neat and well organised and free from spelling or grammatical errors
To be punctual and reliable
To understand the needs of students with disabilities in a higher education environment
To observe boundaries and maintain a professional role as a notetaker
To maintain student confidentiality
To work within the policies and procedures of the institution
To act in the best interests of learners at all times
To ensure that any concerns are addressed in a timely manner and are referred to the Support Manager
To manage paper work effectively, including accurate time sheets, and promptly submitting them at the end of each month
To attend CPD events and actively manage personal development in agreement with the Support Manager.

Qualifications/training required:

A Level 2 qualification in notetaking:
OCN Level 2 Certificate in Notetaking for Students with Disabilities in Higher Education
OCN Level 3 Certificate in Notetaking for Students with Disabilities in Higher Education
OCN London Note Taking for Disabled Students in Higher Education
Level 2
LOCN Level 3 Certificate in Notetaking for Disabled Students in HE
Completed training through an institution that results in a successful final skills assessment.
Or other training, including at a HE institution, delivered by an appropriately qualified trainer who can demonstrate a relevant qualification in notetaking and which leads to a final skills assessment and certificate.
Other formal UK notetaking qualifications should be considered
Educated to at least second year degree level

Other skills:

Clear and legible handwriting at speed
Ability to present notes accurately and in a presentable manner
Capacity to listen and capture the main points of a lecture while simultaneously taking notes.
Ability to work quickly and under time restrictions
An excellent knowledge of English, including accurate spelling and grammar skills
Punctuality and reliability, with good organisational skills
Ability to work flexibly and autonomously
Disability awareness.
Excellent interpersonal skills, diplomacy and empathy for others.
Ability to work autonomously and use initiative.
Experience of studying or working in a Higher or Further Education setting

This is a fixed term/rolling contract.

Beacon Support Ltd. is an equal opportunities employer.

Job Type:
Part-time

Salary:
£15.00 per hour

Schedule: