Community Library Assistant — Saturdays, Part-Time

Milton-Keynes-Council; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 3,000 - 4,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days annual leave

Local Government Pension Scheme

Family friendly policies

Health cash plan

Bike purchase scheme

High street discounts

Salary sacrifice car scheme

Blue Light Card

Job summary

Milton Keynes City Council is recruiting a part-time Library Assistant for the Public Libraries team in Milton Keynes, working five hours per week on Saturdays from 9:00 to 14:00. This site-based role includes DBS checks and driving as part of required documentation for application.

You will help residents access resources, support reading activities and deliver friendly, inclusive customer service while contributing to a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths at grade A-C or equivalent.
• Strong literacy and numeracy skills.
• Excellent customer service and communication abilities.
• Experience using information technology or ability to learn quickly.

Responsibilities

• Promoting the value of reading and helping residents access information, learning opportunities and resources.
• Providing frontline customer service at library service points and supporting activities such as story times and community events.
• Helping to promote library services and maintaining positive relationships with residents from across the community.
• Advising customers on the use of library materials, digital resources and equipment.
• Supporting the maintenance of a safe, welcoming and inclusive environment for customers and colleagues.
• Working flexibly across library locations and supporting service delivery where required.

Skills

Confident communicator

Microsoft Office

Learn new systems quickly

Education

GCSE English and Maths

Tools

IT systems

Information technology

Job description

Milton Keynes City Council is recruiting a part-time Library Assistant for the Public Libraries team in Milton Keynes, working five hours per week on Saturdays from 9:00 to 14:00. This site-based role includes DBS checks and driving as part of required documentation for application.

You will help residents access resources, support reading activities and deliver friendly, inclusive customer service while contributing to a collaborative team.