Library Assistant

Are you looking for a role where you are not always sat behind a desk?

Are you a friendly and approachable individual who enjoys engaging with people from a range of diverse ages and backgrounds?

If so, we could have the perfect role for you

We're looking for a Library Assistant to be a part of our close-knit library service

Our libraries deliver essential community-based support, promoting the benefits of reading for everyone, offering a quality, trusted information service, bridging digital inclusion through supporting safe access to online resources, and curating a programme of events and activities that meet the needs of targeted audiences.

Salary: £23,500 to £23,893 per annum (£10,162 to £10,332 pro rata for part time) with entitlement to Saturday Enhancement to working 4 hours 15 minutes for 1 in 2 Saturdays.

Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract until 31 December 2024. Final start and end dates will be confirmed with the successful candidate.

Working Pattern: Part-time (16 hours per week) Shifts working Monday to Saturday*

Location: Arundel Library, Surrey Street, Arundel, BN18 9DT

Interview Date: 21 June 2024

Internal candidates wishing to apply for this role will be considered for a secondment position. Please can you therefore discuss and agree this with your manager before applying for this position.

Arundel is a small library filled with friendly staff on hand to welcome visitors. It is an old school building located on Surrey Street.

We are looking for a friendly, enthusiastic, and resourceful individual, with excellent digital skills.

You will be the go-to person for customers at the library, providing high quality assistance with their questions and guiding them to other services as needed.

It's not just about the books We are looking for someone who understands the power of community and the importance of fostering a love for reading in people of all ages. You will have the opportunity to participate in exciting library programmes such as Baby Rhyme Time sessions for parents and babies or Knit and Natter.

Customer service is at the forefront of the library service, as it plays an important role in creating a vibrant and dynamic workplace. It requires flexibility, creativity, and initiative from those who work there. This could mean helping a customer log-on to the library Wi-Fi or a reading recommendation.

The variety of our work means that no two days are the same. We get huge job satisfaction from helping everyone who comes through our doors, and you could too

Shifts*

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Week 1

OFF

12:50pm to 5:05pm

OFF

08:45am to 12:00pm

08:50am to 1:05pm

08:50am to 1:05pm

Week 2

12:50pm to 5:05pm

12:50pm to 5:05pm

OFF

08:30am to 11:45am

08:50am to 1:05pm

OFF

As an employer we recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive and dynamic working environment where employees can achieve their full potential, achieve a healthy work-life balance and are rewarded for the work they do.

We think libraries are great places to work, where you can make a difference to local communities every day. Find out more about the variety that comes with working in a library and hear first-hand from some of our library staff here: Library Jobs - West Sussex

Upon joining us you will have access to a range of benefits including the following:

• A excellent local government pension scheme
  
• A range of flexible working options, depending on your job role
• Maternity, paternity, dependency and adoption leave
• volunteering opportunities
• Training and development opportunities, including coaching and mentoring
• A range of discounts giving our staff access to hundreds of offers; groceries, travel, cinema tickets, days out, leisure activities, high street retailers and the opportunity to save over £1,000 a year through our West Sussex Choices benefits platform (see our Staff discounts page if you are a business looking to offer a discount)
• Health and Wellbeing benefits including access to our Employee Assistance Programme, Mental Health First Aiders and Voluntary Health Cash Plans.

For a full list this can be found at our Rewards and Benefits page.

The reference number for this role is CPP00941.

For an informal conversation or for further information regarding the role, please contact Albert Rogers at

For an informal conversation regarding the application process, please contact Rosa Siracusa (Resourcing & Talent Acquisition Specialist) at

For issues or queries regarding your application please contact

Does this sound like the opportunity for you? Click apply below, upload your CV, and complete the application form, explaining how you meet the key skills in the attached job description and experience you can bring to the role. Please ensure all that any gaps in employment are covered in your CV.

Please ensure you have saved the job description attached to the main advert on our website as, once the job has closed, you may not have the opportunity to download again.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This post is subject to 3 years referencing and a health check.

Equity, inclusion and accessibility is very important to West Sussex County Council. We welcome and encourage applications from everyone, as this helps us build a diverse and talented workforce, that reflects the communities we serve. We ensure our approach to recruitment is flexible and supportive to enable all applicants to be at their best and to ensure they have the best possible chance of success.

We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for applicants that have a disability, are a veteran or are a care leaver. More information can be found on our application help page.

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Are you looking for a role where you are not always sat behind a desk?

Are you a friendly and approachable individual who enjoys engaging with people from a range of diverse ages and backgrounds?

If so, we could have the perfect role for you

We're looking for a Library Assistant to be a part of our close-knit library service

Our libraries deliver essential community-based support, promoting the benefits of reading for everyone, offering a quality, trusted information service, bridging digital inclusion through supporting safe access to online resources, and curating a programme of events and activities that meet the needs of targeted audiences.

Salary: £23,500 to £23,893 per annum (£10,162 to £10,332 pro rata for part time) with entitlement to Saturday Enhancement to working 4 hours 15 minutes for 1 in 2 Saturdays.

Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract until 31 December 2024. Final start and end dates will be confirmed with the successful candidate.

Working Pattern: Part-time (16 hours per week) Shifts working Monday to Saturday*

Location: Arundel Library, Surrey Street, Arundel, BN18 9DT

Interview Date: 21 June 2024

Internal candidates wishing to apply for this role will be considered for a secondment position. Please can you therefore discuss and agree this with your manager before applying for this position.

Arundel is a small library filled with friendly staff on hand to welcome visitors. It is an old school building located on Surrey Street.

We are looking for a friendly, enthusiastic, and resourceful individual, with excellent digital skills.

You will be the go-to person for customers at the library, providing high quality assistance with their questions and guiding them to other services as needed.

It's not just about the books We are looking for someone who understands the power of community and the importance of fostering a love for reading in people of all ages. You will have the opportunity to participate in exciting library programmes such as Baby Rhyme Time sessions for parents and babies or Knit and Natter.

Customer service is at the forefront of the library service, as it plays an important role in creating a vibrant and dynamic workplace. It requires flexibility, creativity, and initiative from those who work there. This could mean helping a customer log-on to the library Wi-Fi or a reading recommendation.

The variety of our work means that no two days are the same. We get huge job satisfaction from helping everyone who comes through our doors, and you could too

Shifts*

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Week 1

OFF

12:50pm to 5:05pm

OFF

08:45am to 12:00pm

08:50am to 1:05pm

08:50am to 1:05pm

Week 2

12:50pm to 5:05pm

12:50pm to 5:05pm

OFF

08:30am to 11:45am

08:50am to 1:05pm

OFF

As an employer we recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive and dynamic working environment where employees can achieve their full potential, achieve a healthy work-life balance and are rewarded for the work they do.

We think libraries are great places to work, where you can make a difference to local communities every day. Find out more about the variety that comes with working in a library and hear first-hand from some of our library staff here: Library Jobs - West Sussex

Upon joining us you will have access to a range of benefits including the following:

• A excellent local government pension scheme
  
• A range of flexible working options, depending on your job role
• Maternity, paternity, dependency and adoption leave
• volunteering opportunities
• Training and development opportunities, including coaching and mentoring
• A range of discounts giving our staff access to hundreds of offers; groceries, travel, cinema tickets, days out, leisure activities, high street retailers and the opportunity to save over £1,000 a year through our West Sussex Choices benefits platform (see our Staff discounts page if you are a business looking to offer a discount)
• Health and Wellbeing benefits including access to our Employee Assistance Programme, Mental Health First Aiders and Voluntary Health Cash Plans.

For a full list this can be found at our Rewards and Benefits page.

The reference number for this role is CPP00941.

For an informal conversation or for further information regarding the role, please contact Albert Rogers at

For an informal conversation regarding the application process, please contact Rosa Siracusa (Resourcing & Talent Acquisition Specialist) at

For issues or queries regarding your application please contact

Does this sound like the opportunity for you? Click apply below, upload your CV, and complete the application form, explaining how you meet the key skills in the attached job description and experience you can bring to the role. Please ensure all that any gaps in employment are covered in your CV.

Please ensure you have saved the job description attached to the main advert on our website as, once the job has closed, you may not have the opportunity to download again.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This post is subject to 3 years referencing and a health check.

Equity, inclusion and accessibility is very important to West Sussex County Council. We welcome and encourage applications from everyone, as this helps us build a diverse and talented workforce, that reflects the communities we serve. We ensure our approach to recruitment is flexible and supportive to enable all applicants to be at their best and to ensure they have the best possible chance of success.

We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for applicants that have a disability, are a veteran or are a care leaver. More information can be found on our application help page.

RSi