Library Assistant

**| Salary £23,114 - £23,893 Per annum | Permanent, Part Time, 22 hours per week | Pro Rata**

**International Sponsorship - **this role is not open to international sponsorship (Shortage Occupations only)

**Library Service: Library Assistant**

Garstang Library

£11.98 per hour, permanent 22 hours plus enhancements for weekends

Do you have a passion for reading and a desire to share this with a wide range of customers If so, we have an ideal opportunity for you

**We are currently recruiting **

A **Library Assistant **to work at **Garstang Library. **This is a permanent role, and you will work an average of 22 hours per week which will include some evenings and weekends, over a two-week rota (see attached rota)

**Lancashire Libraries **are a vital service that provide spaces where people can feel safe and secure, where generations of all ages can meet freely in a public place and where learning can be encouraged.

**Lancashire libraries **aim to provide access for everyone to quality resources, knowledgeable and customer-focused staff, and a welcoming library space.

**Your new role **

We are looking for an **enthusiastic **, **customer focussed **and **digitally savvy **individual to work within our team. Our ideal person will be **welcoming **and **friendly **, have a **love for reading **and be passionate about sharing this. You will have **excellent communication and digital skills **, be able to work with **a range of partners and volunteers **and be able to deliver a **customer focused service **.

Sometimes, you will need to work at other locations and the role may involve some lone working.

**What we can offer you **

**Benefits**:You will have access to a local government pension, 26 days annual leave, increasing to 32 days after five years (pro rata) plus Bank Holidays. You will also have access to an Employee Assistance Program, a credit union, counselling services, enhancements for working weekend hours, discounts on phone contracts, gym, and lots more

**Development**:We really support our teams and encourage them to develop their skills in a supportive and inclusive environment - so there'll be options for additional training, qualifications, and opportunities to progress if you wish - you'll feel valued at work and be part of a team of like-minded people and managers who can provide advice and guidance whilst sharing their experiences and helping you build your own

We encourage all applicants to visit any Lancashire Library to see what is on offer.

For more information about the role, please contact Jessica Toft on 01772 534852.

**Job Description and Person Specification**

**Rota