Storybarn Assistant

Details About the Role Are you a Care Experienced Liverpool resident aged 18-21? The Reader is offering an exciting opportunity to work within a friendly team, where you will be fully supported to reach your full potential, and where you will develop your skills, knowledge and experience As an entry-level role, while any practical skills you can bring will be welcomed; support, training and mentoring will be provided in-house. All we ask is that you bring a willingness to learn, and an enthusiasm for what we do. The Storybarn is a creative, interactive environment in which children can feel thoroughly alive and creative in the company of quality literature. With Shared Reading at the heart of all that we do, we believe that books offer children a way to understand the world in which they live and the worlds inside themselves. The Reader exists to provide book-routes into this inner space, and to develop shared understandings of both it, and the outer world. This role could be for you if you : Passionately believe in the value of reading Are flexible, enthusiastic and positive Are compassionate and creative Key Responsibilities Inspiring young people to love reading and to feel confident and relaxed in the company of books. Creating an exciting, stimulating environment, to encourage children to make meaningful connections with books and stories. Using props such as puppets, musical instruments and other items to stimulate creative play. Maintaining an awareness of and active commitment to upholding our safeguarding policies and procedures. Working with the wider Storybarn team to develop and schedule our Storybarn content on social media platforms. Supporting the Storybarn Operations manager in preparation of the Storybarn space, housekeeping duties, and taking a lead role in upholding strict safeguarding policies and encouraging other staff members to do so. Receiving training provided by the organization. Communicating with various departments within The Reader on a regular basis to ensure smooth onsite operations at Calderstones, including passing on information to Ops / Facilities and occasionally other departments. Being the face of The Reader and representing the organization. Maintaining excellent customer service by providing a warm welcome and a safe, friendly and vibrant environment for all visitors. Playing an active role in the wider Children & Young People’s team and maintaining a commitment to diversity, equity and equality through all strands of delivery. Reacting and responding to day‑to‑day public and group demands, including possibly changing timing or location for delivery based on internal or external factors. Person Specification Experience or willingness to work or volunteer with children. A genuine willingness to work as part of a lively team to help the Storybarn project evolve and develop in the most exciting and positive ways. Confidence in dealing with sometimes challenging behaviours of children. A flexible, playful and caring approach to working with children. Self‑motivation with the ability to work unsupervised on occasion. Ability to engage with parents, carers and teachers in a relaxed, open and non‑judgmental manner. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Excellent time‑keeping skills. Proficiency in the use of MS Office. Flexibility and commitment to the success of the project. Closing date 09 / 12 / 2025hours 16 hours per week available on a rota basis (Monday – Sunday) #J-18808-Ljbffr