Community Literacy & Outreach Assistant

Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council is inviting applications for a part-time Libraries and Neighbourhood Hubs Assistant based in Rotherham. The role involves delivering outreach sessions to schools and communities, managing a book and artefact loan service, and driving a 3.5-tonne van across the borough.

The post requires a full UK driving licence, good ICT skills, and a passion for reading and helping local residents. Flexibility to work evenings and weekends is essential.

Qualifications

• Part-time role, 22.5 hours per week.
• UK Driving Licence required.
• Experience in customer service beneficial.
• Good ICT skills and ability to use IT to support customers.
• Flexible to work evenings and weekends across sites.

Responsibilities

• Deliver outreach sessions in schools and communities.
• Manage book and artefact loan service stock and logistics.
• Drive a 3.5 tonne van to schools across the borough.
• Respond to school enquiries and arrange collections.
• Load and unload the van and handle packing of resources.
• Occasional cover at other libraries across the borough.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Organisational skills

Digital skills

Driving

Job description

Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council is inviting applications for a part-time Libraries and Neighbourhood Hubs Assistant based in Rotherham. The role involves delivering outreach sessions to schools and communities, managing a book and artefact loan service, and driving a 3.5-tonne van across the borough.

The post requires a full UK driving licence, good ICT skills, and a passion for reading and helping local residents. Flexibility to work evenings and weekends is essential.