Overview
Job Description
Salary: £24,404 – £25,183 Pro rata
Hours per week: 15.75 hours
Interview date: Wednesday 18 December 2024
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?
We are looking for an enthusiastic, friendly, outgoing person to join our team at Bradford on Avon Library working 15.75 hours per week to help provide a high-quality service for our customers.
As Library Assistant, you will assist customers with queries, help them to find books and information and support them with IT for those using library computers and other library equipment. You will take part in children’s activities such as ‘rhyme time’ and events/activities for adults, help with shelving, recommending reading choices, tidying the library, answering the phone and many more tasks are part of this role.
Your working hours will be:
Week 1 Mon 10am-1pm, Wed 9.30am-1 pm, Thurs 9.30am-1pm, Fri 10am-1.30pm and Sat 9.30am-2pm
Week 2 Mon 10am-1pm, Wed 9.30am-1 pm, Thurs 9.30am-1pm, Fri 10am-1.30pm
No two days will be the same and you’ll need to be ready to deal with the unexpected!
We will look to you to possess 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, as is a love of books.
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 Debra Russon, Library Manager Bradford on Avon, at debra.russon@wiltshire.gov.uk .
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. Read our statement of commitment to equality and inclusion .
Disability Confident Employer
Application process
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