Salary £24,404 - £25,183 per annum | Permanent, Part Time, 29.25 hours per week | Preston
International Sponsorship – this role is not open to international sponsorship
Library Service: Library Assistant
Ribbleton Library, Ribbleton, Preston
Do you have a passion for reading and a desire to share this with a wide range of customers? If so, we have an ideal opportunity for you!
We are currently recruiting…
A Library Assistant to work at Ribbleton Library. This is a permanent role, and you will work an average of 29.25 hours per week which will include some evenings and weekends, over a two-week rota.
Your new role…
We are looking for an enthusiastic, customer-focused, and digitally savvy individual to work within our team. Our ideal person will be welcoming and friendly, have a love for reading and be passionate about sharing this. You will have excellent communication and digital skills, be able to work with a range of partners and volunteers and be able to deliver a customer-focused service.
You will work with a team in offering a high-quality library and information service and you will support the planning and delivery of a diverse range of events and activities. You will support and encourage customers to access online information and resources, for example, accessing free eBooks and newspaper apps or helping someone find reliable information, such as applying for a passport.
Sometimes, you will need to work at other locations, and the role may involve some lone working.
What we can offer you…
Benefits: You will have access to a local government pension, 26 days annual leave, increasing to 32 days after five years (pro rata) plus Bank Holidays. You will also have access to an Employee Assistance Program, a credit union, counselling services, enhancements for working weekend hours, discounts on phone contracts, gym, and lots more!
Development: We really support our teams and encourage them to develop their skills in a supportive and inclusive environment – so there'll be options for additional training, qualifications, and opportunities to progress if you wish.
Inclusivity: We are committed to creating and sustaining a diverse and inclusive workforce. Our aim is to ensure that everyone is equally valued and respected, and where individual differences are celebrated. To support this, we would especially welcome applications from those from a diverse background who would enhance our service by joining us.
How to apply…
We encourage all applicants to visit any Lancashire Library to see what is on offer.
For more information about the role, please contact Leona Lyons on 01772 538537.
Before submitting your application, please make sure you have given good examples of how you meet the criteria detailed on the job description and person specification.
We reserve the right to close a vacancy early and before the closing date if we receive sufficient applications.
This position is part-time; please note the salary quoted is full-time equivalent, the salary received will be paid on a pro-rata basis.
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Job Description and Person Specification
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