Overview
Live Life Aberdeenshire are looking for someone with excellent customer service skills to join our libraries and cultural team. This post is based in Mearns library.
As part of the team, you will assist in the provision of library services to the community. You will need excellent communication skills, good digital skills and the ability to work with all age groups. The postholder will participate in a range of duties such as helping customers with enquiries, storytelling and participating in outreach events. A flexible approach and enthusiasm for libraries and culture are essential.
Work Pattern: Monday 2-6pm / Wednesday 10am-3pm / Thursday 2-6pm / Saturday 10am-12pm
There is a responsibility to demonstrate a commitment to quality service delivery through continuous improvement for the benefit of the Service and the organisation.
This post is regulated work with children and/or protected adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. The preferred candidate will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check. Where an individual has spent a continuous period of 3 months or more out with the UK in the last 5 years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required. You will be required to provide this check. A confirmed offer of employment and commencement in the post will be subject to the outcome of both these pre-employment checks being deemed satisfactory.
This post has a minimum requirement of one reference which must be your current or most recent employer.
Informal enquiries to Alastair Henderson - 01467 535516
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Responsibilities
* Assist in the provision of library services to the community.
* Provide excellent customer service and support to library users.
* Demonstrate strong communication and digital skills and the ability to work with all age groups.
* Participate in duties such as helping customers with enquiries, storytelling and outreach events.
* Maintain a flexible approach and enthusiasm for libraries and culture.
Requirements
* This post is regulated work with children and/or protected adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. The preferred candidate will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check.
* Where an individual has spent a continuous period of 3 months or more out with the UK in the last 5 years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required. You will be required to provide this check.
* A confirmed offer of employment and commencement in the post will be subject to the outcome of both these pre-employment checks being deemed satisfactory.
* This post has a minimum requirement of one reference, which must be your current or most recent employer.
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