Prison Library Advisor (CDC)
Based at: Flexible options. Delivering services across supported prison libraries according to operational needs.
Salary details: Grade 6, £26,403 - £27,255 pro‑rate for part‑time working (pay award pending)
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: Part time, 18.5 per week (Monday, Tuesday all day and Friday mornings only)
Closing date: 7th June 2026
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The Prison Libraries Team provides library services and delivers national initiatives to support prisons in their Reading Strategy and reducing re‑offending. We are looking for someone to join our team to assist with day‑to‑day operations.
Duties include:
* Supporting the delivery of an effective prison library service in line with current contractual requirements and performance targets.
* Actively engaging with men in custody to deliver and assist in the further development of a service that promotes creativity, literacy, reading for pleasure, and supports lifelong learning.
* Working collaboratively with colleagues to maintain and enhance established library services that contribute to the provision of purposeful activity across the prison.
* Supporting, promoting, and encouraging prisoner engagement with reading, including contributing to the development and delivery of the Reading Strategy, helping to support both the prison and individuals in addressing the Reducing Re‑Offending agenda and support rehabilitation.
Further information on the responsibilities and requirements for this role can be found in the job profile and role summary.
What you will bring to the role:
We value a range of experiences and skills. If you have transferable skills from other roles or voluntary work, we encourage you to apply.
In return for your contribution, we offer:
* Competitive leave entitlement
* Generous local government pension scheme
* Wellbeing support and staff networks
* Development and training opportunities
* Staff discounts and benefits schemes
* More information on benefits can be found in the attached benefits booklet.
Please review the job summary and profile and demonstrate in your application how you meet the required criteria.
Shortlisting will take place week commencing on 8th June 2026 and interviews are anticipated on 17th June 2026.
For further details or an informal chat, please contact:
Claire Holcroft or Nichola Tyrer
Tel: 01302 523130
Email: Claire.holcroft01@justice.gov.uk or nichola.tyrer@justice.gov.uk
We encourage applicants to use their own words to reflect their experience and skills and over-reliance on AI is discouraged.
City of Doncaster Council is committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and improving quality of life for all. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences and are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and adults.
We are a Disability Confident employer and committed to a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process. We offer interviews to disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria and make reasonable adjustments as required.
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