Relief Library Assistant

**Why should I choose Somerset Council?**
Well, for a start, we’re a hugely ambitious council, committed to improving lives for the residents, communities and businesses of Somerset.

And that’s why we’re working so hard to build a sustainable organisation with a culture that rewards, values and recognises our staff, and gives everyone here the opportunity to grow and develop, personally and professionally.

If you’re looking for a place where your work truly matters - where YOU truly matter - we might be just right for you.

**What will I be doing?**
The School Library Service is committed to improving the literacy of young people by supplying resources to assist teaching and the wider curriculum.

We are an experienced team, committed to uphold the values of Somerset Council. We are all passionate and determined to provide good quality resources to our service users.

We’re working to improve the lives of children here in Somerset - and you’ll be a key part of that. Your day-to-day work will involve:

- Selecting appropriate resources to service users’ requirements.
- Using the Library Management System (Heritage Cirqa) to issue and return stock.
- Shelving returned items and maintaining good order within the library.
- Administration tasks associated with the day to day running of a library.
- Training will be provided.

**What kind of experience or qualifications do I need?**
We offer ongoing support, training and guidance to help you be the best you can be. But it will really help if you:

- Have experience of working in a school environment.
- Have knowledge and experience of working in an educational environment.
- Have experience of working in a customer service, library or office environment.
- Are educated to GCSE level including Maths and English Level 4/ Grade C or equivalent.
- Have sound organisational skills and a can-do attitude.
- Are familiar with the National Curriculum.

We’re proud to be here for the people of Somerset. And that means everyone in Somerset. An important part of this is ensuring that we are as diverse and inclusive as the people and communities we serve.

**What will I be offered in return?**
We are proud to offer an environment that is supportive and rewarding, working as part of a team who are passionate about the work they do to improve the lives of people in Somerset.

We offer great training and development opportunities, with supportive management. As well as this, we have some fantastic employee benefits available:

- We promote a healthy work-life balance and offer flexible working arrangements wherever possible, including working from home.
- Generous annual leave allowance, with the opportunity to purchase additional leave
- Staff discounts in gyms.
- Employee Assistance for the times you may need some support and a variety of employee wellbeing services.
- Auto enrolment onto our generous Pension Scheme and optional pension enhancement through our Additional Voluntary Contribution scheme.
- A Flexible Benefits Scheme via salary sacrifice to obtain a cycle for work and health screenings.
- My Staff Shop offering discounts in shops, online shopping, restaurants, cinema tickets, insurance benefits and more

**Anything else I should know?**
From 1 April 2023 the County and District councils in Somerset were replaced by a new single unitary authority - Somerset Council. It’s an exciting time to join us as we work together with the four district councils to deliver the new council for Somerset.

The Salary for the role is grade 15 - £10.79 per hour.

Job Reference: SCC04123