Library Assistant x2 Slough, Berkshire, South East England, England
Job description
- Job Title: Library Assistant
- Directorate: Place and Community
- Job Ref: CC03-1864
- Salary: £21,575 to £22,369 pro rata (A local weighting allowance of £1,002 is also payable) pro rata per annum
- Contract Type: Permanent
- Working Hours: 1 post 18.5 hours per week and 1 post 20 hours per week (including alternate Saturdays)
- Location: working across all Slough Libraries
- DBS requirement: Enhanced
- The closing date for applications is: 20 September 2023.
- Interviews will be held week commencing 25 September 2023.
What you’ll be doing
We are looking for library assistants to join our dedicated library team.
If you want a job that offers you variety, challenge and opportunities to make a difference to people’s lives then the library assistant role is perfect for you.
You can help transform the lives of our residents and be part of a service that puts the needs of the communities of Slough at its heart.
You will be enthusiastic, energetic and share our passion for libraries. It is a front facing customer focused role welcoming and engaging with residents across our four libraries The Curve, Britwell, Cippenham and Langley.
You will support delivery of the day-to-day front line operations, working as part of a team to maintain our library opening hours and deliver the objectives in the Library plan. You will have the right skills to deliver events and initiatives to promote and encourage the use of library services. You will have a keen interest in books and reading. As Library assistant you will have good communication skills, and the resilience to deal with a broad range of customer queries. You will need good IT skills, and be able to work under pressure adapting and responding to changing situations.
As part of this role Saturday working will be required.
Slough Library Services
A public consultation in 2022 highlighted that Slough library service is highly valued by both residents and members. The service has successfully implemented a new operating model and introduced a new 5 year Library Service plan. The service is delivered through four sites in Britwell, Cippenham, Langley and The Curve, and online with access to e- resources including books, magazines and newspapers. We provide digital support to residents through access to public computers, printing and WiFi and events and activities to support reading and literacy.
Slough Borough Council
Slough Borough Council has faced unprecedented challenges in recent times but has now developed a recovery and improvement plan which, along with the commitment and hard work of officers and members is beginning to make a positive impact. It will be challenging but you will have an opportunity to be part of a team that will help re-build the Council.
Diversity in Slough is celebrated and residents can enjoy fulfilling prosperous and healthy lives. Our vision is to make a difference to our communities and our environment by taking pride in Slough. All of our employees, whatever their job, contribute greatly to delivering services to local people - either directly, or by supporting colleagues.
What we offer
SBC is a fantastic place to work offering a supportive place to grow and develop your career with a real opportunity for your input to be valued and heard. Ambition and innovation will be required now more than ever and you will join a friendly and collaborative environment where you are encouraged to thrive.
Alongside a competitive salary, there are a range of great benefits including:
- Generous holiday entitlement - 26 days holiday each year + Bank holidays - rising to 33 days after 5 years' service
- Fantastic pension scheme
- A variety of retail and leisure discount schemes
- 24/7 access to Employee Assistance Programme
- Cycle to Work Scheme • Health Promotion days
- A wide range of learning and development opportunities
Join our team at Slough Borough Council and see why we are proud to be Slough.
Interested?
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Hiring Manager Liz McMillan Library Services Manager on [email protected] or 07849574697.
How to Apply
Our Job Description gives a full explanation of the job. Please ensure you have read the full Library Assistant Job Description and Person Specification (PDF 166.46kB).
To apply, please complete our Employment Application Form and upload your most up to date CV, a cover letter and/or supporting statement.
We want our application process to be open and accessible. If you wish to make your application in an alternative format, please email [email protected] quoting the job reference – our Accessibility Statement has more information.
We are a diverse workforce and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. We aim to foster an inclusive workplace where people are valued, and one which represents the local communities that we serve.
We reserve the right to close the advert early if we receive a number of suitable applicants therefore, please ensure you submit your application as soon as possible.
