Description Salary: £24,404 - £25,183 Pro rata Hours per week: 14 hours Interview date : Friday 13 June 2025 Libraries - Enriching Lives and Building Community Do you love books, information and have a passion to support people to read for pleasure to improve their wellbeing? Can you demonstrate an understanding of public library services and the vital role they play in enriching and supporting our communities? We are looking for an enthusiastic, friendly, resilient individual to join our team at Melksham Library working 14 hours per week across a 2 week shift pattern to help provide a high-quality service for our customers. As Library Assistant, you will help customers with queries, help them to find books and information and support them with IT. You will take part in children’s activities such as 'rhyme time' and events/activities for adults, stock work, supporting volunteers and partners and other varied tasks. No two days will be the same and you’ll need to be ready to deal with the unexpected! You must have at least five GCSEs, including English and Maths at grade A-C or equivalent and good use of ICT. Previous library experience is not essential as we will train you in all aspects of library work. Excellent customer service skills or the ability to demonstrate you can provide them is essential. Work pattern for this role is: Week 1: Tuesday - 10am - 5pm, Thursday - 10am - 2pm Week 2: Tuesday - 10am - 5pm, Thursday - 10am - 2pm, Friday - 10am - 2pm and Saturday - 09.30am - 1.30pm Why us? Wiltshire Council is a friendly, welcoming place to work, with a 'One Council' ethos. That’s why we focus on getting the things that matter to our people right. Explore more benefits here! Please download and read the role description and person specification carefully before you apply as well as Our Identity The council is committed to creating an environment of positive working relationships where everyone feels engaged, supported and able to thrive. Our Identity is a framework which sets out how we are all expected to lead, work and act to deliver our services. We will not tolerate discrimination, bullying or harassment of any kind. Everyone is expected to promote a culture of inclusion, dignity, trust and respect which is underpinned by our vision and Our Identity framework. For more details, contact Julia Upton, Community Library Manager, at julia.upton@wiltshire.gov.uk, or call 01225 702039. This role may be subject to certain successful security checks; please see the role description for more information. We are firmly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and to the principles of inclusion and diversity in both employment and the delivery of services. and diversity in both employment and the delivery of services. Read our statement of commitment to equality and inclusion. Disability Confident Employer Application process Please ensure to regularly check your spam/junk folder for any communication from us regarding your application status. We wouldn't want you to miss out on any important updates or interview invitations. Thank you!