Gloucestershire County Council
Location
Gloucester, Gloucestershire | United Kingdom
Job description
This is a Gloucestershire County Council job.
About the role
When it comes to delivering excellent customer service, few environments are more rewarding than a place that brings enjoyment, education and knowledge to a whole community. You will find this and a whole lot more at your local library.
We are currently looking for a member of staff to help us deliver this excellent customer service at Newent Library as a Library Assistant include Saturday working.
Part time – 24.75 Hours per week:
Week 1: Tue: 9.30-5, Thur: 10.00-5.00; Fri: 09.30-7.00
Week 2: Mon: 1.00-7.00; Tues: 9.30-5.00; Wed: 10.00-5.00; Thurs: 10.00-5.00, Sat: 10.00-2.00
About You
We are looking for a dynamic, positive and committed individual who will play a key role in the day to day operations and organisation of Newent Library.
The successful applicant should have:
At Gloucestershire County Council, we are constantly challenging ourselves to improve the services we provide to the people of the county. We strive to support our local communities and all of those who live within them and the key to providing that service is the energy, skills and dedication of the people who works for us.
How you’ll help make a difference.
Library Assistants are the public face of the Library Service, you are responsible for ensuring that our users have access to all the services that the Libraries provide this will include helping them choose and issue books, maintaining the stock in the library, helping providing activities such as baby, bounce and rhyme and the summer reading challenge. You will support springboard groups of users off all ages You’ll need to master the Library ICT systems and be able to offer basic advice on the use of computers and tablets to those who require it.
About us
You’ll know that what you do is improving the lives of the people who use our services and we believe you deserve to be rewarded for your dedication. All employees start with 25.5 (rising to 30.5 days after 5 years of service) annual leave; with the opportunity to buy 10 extra days through our holiday purchase scheme. There is a pay enhancement of time and a third for Saturday working. Everyone also has the opportunity to join the Local Government Pension Scheme and can be assured that GCC will do everything it can to protect your safety and wellbeing.
How to apply
If you feel you have the skill, desire and experience required to make a positive difference; we would love to have you join us. Please continue to submit an application by clicking the “Apply Now” button. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by e-mail and invited to interview.
If you have any questions regarding this role please feel free to contact Vicky Giles - Forest Library Manager - 07467000721
Additional Information
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Gloucestershire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people or vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
We want to be an employer of choice, attracting and retaining excellent people to work for us, so that we can best serve all of Gloucestershire’s diverse communities. Our promise to you is that we will provide an inclusive and supportive working environment that enables you to bring your whole self to work and realise your full potential.
It is a legal requirement, under the Immigration Act 2016, that anyone appointed to a ‘customer facing role’ must be able to demonstrate an ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence in fluent English.
Hybrid working arrangements are available for the majority of our roles, giving teams the opportunity to work in a way that suits them, balancing service need and individual choice, with a mix of both remote and office working.
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Salary
£24.29k - £25.55k per annum
