Overview
Based at Watchet Library. An average of 7 hours per week based on a two week timetable: Week 1 Monday 1:55 pm – 4:35 pm, Tuesday 10:25 am – 1:05 pm, Saturday 10:25 am – 1:05 pm; Week 2 Monday 1:55 pm – 4:35 pm, Tuesday 9:45 am – 1:05 pm. This is a lone working position. Permanent and part-time with 25 days annual leave (plus Bank Holidays) pro rata. This is a customer facing role so home working is not possible. Regretfully, sponsorship for this role is not available; candidates must already have the right to work in the UK without visa sponsorship.
Responsibilities
* Working in a customer centred environment, a busy community hub that services a diverse range of people, partners and organisations.
* Responding to a wide range of library and information enquiries, including providing support on how to access self-service tools or digital devices.
* Promoting Library Service Resources.
* Proactively planning, delivering and promoting library activities e.g. Children’s Story Times, LEGO groups, craft activities, health and wellbeing events, etc.
* Working alongside volunteers, providing a positive volunteering experience.
Experience or qualifications
* Are well-motivated and provide a welcoming environment for our customers.
* Are hard-working and receptive to change, with a wide general knowledge, an interest in books, and a digital curiosity.
* Are able to work in a team, dealing with enquiries and requests, planning and delivering interactive activities and promoting our services.
* Are able to encourage the love of reading through a range of promotional activities in person and on line.
* Are confident in the use of digital technology, as you will be helping customers to use our equipment and their own.
What’s in it for me?
* We promote a healthy work-life balance and offer flexible working arrangements wherever possible, including working from home.
* Generous annual leave allowance, with the opportunity to purchase additional leave
* Staff discounts in gyms.
* Employee Assistance for the times you may need some support and a variety of employee wellbeing services.
* Auto enrolment onto our generous Pension Scheme and optional pension enhancement through our Additional Voluntary Contribution scheme.
* A Flexible Benefits Scheme via salary sacrifice to obtain a cycle for work and health screenings.
* My Staff Shop offering discounts in shops, online shopping, restaurants, cinema tickets, insurance benefits and more.
Other information
We’re proud to be here for the people of Somerset, including a diverse and inclusive approach. Applications from a diverse range of backgrounds and experiences are welcome. For an informal chat about the role, contact the hiring manager. The salary for this role is £4,764 - £4,916 per annum. When completing your application/CV, provide your full employment history and explain any gaps. Start with your current or most recent employment. If you have all the information you need, please apply.
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