Community Library Assistant & Story Time Leader

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Ringwood; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Assured programme

Local Government Pension Scheme

Generous annual leave entitlement

Job summary

Hampshire County Council in Ringwood is hiring a Library Team Assistant on an annualised hours contract. You will create a welcoming space, support customers of all ages, lead Story Time sessions, and promote reading initiatives across Ringwood, Fordingbridge, and other local libraries.

The role also involves helping customers with digital access and handling admin tasks. You will work in a busy, inclusive team, traveling between listed locations with a four-week rota in advance.

Qualifications

• Experience in a busy, customer-facing role with a friendly and inclusive approach.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; able to adapt to different people and situations.
• Strong digital skills; comfortable using Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and learning new systems.
• Willingness to use social media to engage with the community and learn with support provided.
• Physically able to carry out manual tasks such as moving stock and setting up spaces.

Responsibilities

• Create a welcoming, inclusive space and support customers of all ages to engage with library services.
• Lead Rhyme Time and Story Time sessions and promote reading initiatives.
• Carry out manual tasks such as moving furniture and setting up spaces for activities.
• Help customers build digital confidence across devices and support admin tasks including payments and stock management.
• Promote library services through social media and engage with external partners.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Digital literacy

Social media

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Teamwork

Job description

Hampshire County Council in Ringwood is hiring a Library Team Assistant on an annualised hours contract. You will create a welcoming space, support customers of all ages, lead Story Time sessions, and promote reading initiatives across Ringwood, Fordingbridge, and other local libraries.

The role also involves helping customers with digital access and handling admin tasks. You will work in a busy, inclusive team, traveling between listed locations with a four-week rota in advance.