Community Services Officer

7 days ago


Clevedon, North Somerset, United Kingdom North Somerset Council Full time
Job description

This is an exciting opportunity for a well organised, enthusiastic individual to join our busy library team.


The postholder will have excellent customer care skills, enjoy working with the whole community and be confident in working with and providing information to the public in a busy environment.


About the role


Experience of Library work is not essential, but you should share our passion about the role of Libraries in promoting reading, literacy and culture.


Clevedon Library has a busy calendar of events including rhymetimes, storytimes, school visits, author events, activity clubs (including Lego, board games, colouring and code club) and digital support.

The postholder will be leading some of these events, with support from volunteers as well as creating displays and craft activities.


The post holder will be based mostly at Clevedon Library with one afternoon shift per week being at Yatton Library.

The postholder may on occasion be asked to work at any other North Somerset Library.

The hours are worked as follows:

Week 1 - Tuesday 10.00am-3.30pm, Thursday pm, Friday 9.30am-3.30pm, Saturday 9.30am-1.00pm.

Week 2 - Tuesday 10.00am-5.00pm, Thursday pm, Friday 9.00am-3.00pm.

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Valid driving licence and own transport, or be able to provide alternative, suitable method of travel is an essential condition for this role.

About you

Why North Somerset?
We understand working for a local authority is more than just a job. We want to ensure our employees remain passionate about what they do and enjoys their time at North Somerset.


Join us and you'll receive an excellent rewards package including a competitive salary, membership of the Local Government Pension scheme, and a generous annual leave allowance with the option to purchase up to an additional 10 days per year.


Want to know more and apply?


For an informal discussion, please contact
Melanie Tinker, Customer Services Supervisor (Clevedon) on
(working days Monday, Tuesday, Friday 9.00am-5.00pm and alternate Saturdays 9.00am-1.00pm).


Anticipated interview date:
Friday 19 April 2024.

At North Somerset Council we want all our employees to feel valued and appreciated.

We aim to ensure equality of opportunity and prevent discrimination irrespective of your sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or belief, race, age, disability, including neurodiversity, if you are married or in a civil partnership or are pregnant.

We strive to create a workplace that reflects the communities we serve and where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work.


We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

**North Somerset Council - Open, Fairer, Greener.
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