Job Description Before applying for this job, it is important that you read the Applicant Guidance by clicking on this link and the Job Profile attached. These explain the job role and the type of person we're looking for. Location: Torry Library Duration: Permanent, Part Time Roles that require PVG Membership Please note that with effect from 1 April 2023, where a role requires PVG membership, candidates will be required to meet the cost of the PVG membership. This applies only to roles with a full time equivalent salary of £30,000 and above. (Teaching roles and jobs at Grade 11 and above (currently £30,285 per annum / £16.64 per hour) The Council will pay for the PVG membership cost initially, either £18 for existing PVG scheme members, or £59 for non-members, and this cost will be deducted from an employee’s first FULL month’s salary payment. Permanent Post 2 Week 1: 15.25 hours, Week 2 18.25 hours ( pattern alternate with Post 1) Two week rota as follows : Week 1 Monday 0945-1300 & 1400-1700 Tuesday OFF Wednesday 1245-1630 & 1700-1900 Thursday 0945-1300 & 1400-1700 Friday OFF Saturday OFF Week 2 Monday 0945-1300 & 1400-1700 Tuesday OFF Wednesday 1245-1630 & 1700-1900 Thursday OFF Friday OFF Saturday 0945-1300 Please note there will be a requirement for the successful candidate to cover at any City Library as needed to meet the exigencies of the service. Job Purpose To work as part of a team responsible for the delivery of high quality front- line Library and Information Service to the public at any library service point. Requirements Requirements 4 National 5 passes at Grade A-C or equivalent, to include English and a Mathematics subject or equivalent. PVG Membership for Regulated Work with Children and/or Protected Adults or willingness to obtain prior to a formal offer of employment being made. Agreement to work evenings and weekends on a shift pattern at various locations across the city. Ability to carry out physical nature of duties: such as movement of books and other resources between and onto shelves and floor walking. Responsibilities Ability to assist and support customers to use library services and facilities. Ability to solve problems. Confidence in cash handling and cash reconciliation. Ability to organise promotional events and activities. The Individual See Job Profile for further details. Aberdeen City Council is an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. For further information, please see our Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Recruitment pack. Flexible Working We are happy to talk flexible working and offer flexible working for most roles in the organisation meaning that many of our employees enjoy the freedom of choosing a working pattern that suits them as much as it suits the organisation. Disability Confident We are a Disability Confident Employer. If you consider yourself to have a disability and think you may require a reasonable adjustment to be made for this part of the selection process, or would like further information in relation to reasonable adjustments, please contact AskHR@aberdeencity.gov.uk. Armed Forces We are a forces-friendly employer, have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and are a gold award recipient in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme. We have a specific email address for those in the forces, those who have left the forces, as well as their partners / spouses / families: armedforces@aberdeencity.gov.uk. We are able to answer questions about jobs and our application / selection process, as well as about our employee support provisions. Guaranteed Interview Scheme We have a number of guaranteed interview schemes available to applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role they are applying for who: have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010 (all jobs) looked after young people, those that are in continuing care or are a care leaver up to the age of 29 (all jobs) are aged 16-24 and live in Aberdeen City or have been to an Aberdeen City Council school and are applying for a Modern Apprenticeship (except Trades apprenticeships) have done a Foundation Apprenticeship with Aberdeen City Council and are applying for any apprenticeships relevant to the area in which they did their Foundation Apprenticeship are New Scots aged 16-24 and are applying for any apprenticeships Please note that eligibility to work in the UK is dependent on legal status and all applicants must have the right to live and work in the UK. Further information can be found at https://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/services/jobs