Library Assistant Southampton, England
Job description
Why Work for us: Employee benefits (southampton.gov.uk)
We are looking for people to join our teams across Southampton as library assistants. Libraries are open to all and central to their communities so you will be meeting and supporting local residents in their information, leisure and reading needs every day .Your work will be varied and rewarding. Each day you might be reading stories to under Fives, helping people with their digital and IT needs or supporting people to find the books and information resources .
You will be instrumental in promoting libraries and a love of reading to everyone, especially to families. You will love helping people and be confident in assisting people with the technology available in and through libraries. These are great opportunities for enthusiastic and capable individuals looking to contribute to a dynamic and progressive team. If you have the enthusiasm, experience and skills to undertake this role we would love to hear from you.
Location
Bitterne Library
Bitterne Library
Woolston Library
Lordshill Library
Lordshill Library
Lordshill Library
Total hrs per week
15
24
16.5
17.25
18.5
17.25
Grade
4
4
4
4
4
4
timetable
Week 1
Mon 10 - 1
Wed 1.30 - 7
Fri 10 - 2
Sat 9.30 - 4
Mon 1-7
Tues 10 - 4
Wed 10 - 2
Thurs 1 – 5
Fri 1 - 5
Mon 10 - 2
Wed 9.30 - 7
Sat 9.30 - 4
Tues 10 - 7
Wed 10 - 5
Fri 10 - 4
Wed 1.30 – 5
Thurs 10 - 5
Fri 10 - 4
Sat 9.30 - 4
Tues 10 - 7
Wed 10 - 5
timetable
Week 2
Mon 10 - 1
Wed 1.30 - 7
Fri 10 - 2
Mon 1 -7
Tues 10 - 4
Wed 10 - 2
Thurs 1 – 5
Sat 9.30 - 4
Wed 9.30 -7
SAT 9.30 - 4
Tues 10 - 7
Wed 10 - 5
Wed 1.30 - 5
Thurs 10 - 5
Fri 10 - 4
Tues 10 - 7
Wed 10 - 5
Fri 10 – 4
Additional information:
- This post requires an Basic DBS check.
- For any posts that require a DBS check, if you have lived outside the UK within the last 5 years, you will be required to provide a Certificate of Good Conduct or a police certificate from the country/countries you have resided in. Kindly note that this is at the expense of the candidate, as well as any costs involved for translating into English.
- Please note the salary quoted is based on full time hours (37 hours).
The supporting statement section of the application form must be completed unless there are specific criteria questions for you to evidence against. Applications are shortlisted against the essential and desirable criteria found within the job description for the post. Please refer to the job description when completing your application form and evidence how you meet the required criteria/questions. A CV on its own will not be considered.
Unfortunately we are not able to accept applications that are made through a third party agency. We cannot guarantee that any correspondence sent from third party agencies will be responded to. To ensure your application is received please apply online at www.careers.southampton.gov.uk
Recruitment contact details: [email protected]
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