Library Assistant

Are you a friendly and approachable individual who enjoys engaging with people from a range of diverse ages and backgrounds?

Do you want to develop your customer service skills working as part of a dynamic team?

If so, we'd love to hear from you!

We think our libraries are great places to work, where you can make a difference to local communities every day. Find out more about the variety that comes with working in a library and hear first-hand from some of our library staff here: Library Jobs - West Sussex

Our libraries deliver essential community-based support, promoting the benefits of reading for everyone, offering a quality, trusted information service, bridging digital inclusion through supporting safe access to online resources, and curating a programme of events and activities that meet the needs of targeted audiences.

The Opportunity

Salary: £22,737 to £23,144 per annum (£21,815 to £22,205 pro rata for part time) with with entitlement to Saturday Enhancement to working 7 hours 35 minutes for 1 in 2 Saturdays.

Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract until 28 February 2025

Working Pattern: Part- time (35.5 hours per week)*

Location:Worthing Library Richmond Road Worthing, BN11 1HD

Interview Date: 07 May 2024

Internal candidates wishing to apply for this role will be considered for a secondment position. Please can you therefore discuss and agree this with your manager before applying for this position.

Worthing is a busy, welcoming community hub library located in the town centre, near the museum, town hall and borough offices. It is home to registration and antenatal services, the FindItOut Centre and the Schools Library Service. Rooms available for hire, including a lecture theatre which can be booked for Saturday weddings.

Our staff make great things happen in libraries every day - inspiring readers of all ages, helping people get online safely and brining communities together. Offering our residents, the best possible service requires a highly skilled and engaged workforce.

We're looking to recruit a friendly, enthusiastic, and resourceful individual, with excellent digital skills, to join our team.

You will be a key initial contact delivering a customer-facing library service, helping to deliver a high-quality enquiry service, providing information accurately, and signposting to other services.

You will be a keen team player, able to work alongside partners and volunteers providing excellent customer service to the whole range of visitors to the library.

Flexibility is key as one moment you may be helping a customer log-on to the library Wi-Fi and download an eBook, the next leading a Baby Rhyme Time session for parents and babies.

The variety of our work means that no two days are the same. We get huge job satisfaction from helping everyone who comes through our doors, and you could too!

*Shifts:

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Week 1

08:30am to 4:30pm

08:30am to 4:30pm

08:30am to 6:05pm

OFF

08:30am to 6:05pm

08:30am to 5:05pm

Week 2

08:30am to 5:05pm

08:30am to 5:00pm

08:30am to 6:05pm

OFF

08:30am to 6:05pm

OFF

Further Information

The reference number for this role is CPP00918.

Does this sound like the opportunity for you? Click apply below, upload your CV, and complete the application form, explaining how you meet the key skills in the attached job description and experience you can bring to the role. Please ensure all that any gaps in employment are covered in your CV.

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We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This post is subject to 3 years referencing and a health check.

Equity, inclusion and accessibility is very important to West Sussex County Council. We welcome and encourage applications from everyone, as this helps us build a diverse and talented workforce, that reflects the communities we serve. We ensure our approach to recruitment is flexible and supportive to enable all applicants to be at their best and to ensure they have the best possible chance of success.

We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for applicants that have a disability, are a veteran or are a care leaver. More information can be found on our application help page.

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