Deputy Librarian - Aberdare Library

Cardiff Capital; Aberdare; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Cardiff Council is seeking a capable library professional to support day-to-day operations under the Central Librarian, delivering face-to-face services and handling enquiries.

The role involves staff supervision, building management, coordinating Community Hub services, running events, and promoting digital inclusion while working with partners.

Safeguarding is a core responsibility; enhanced DBS checks apply, and there is a Welsh language interview scheme for eligible Welsh speakers.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing daily library operations and service delivery.
• Experience in staff supervision and training is desirable.
• Safeguarding responsibilities and DBS checks are required.

Responsibilities

• Assist Central Librarian in leading the library team and delivering face-to-face services.
• Coordinate Community Hub services and partner activities to maximise library use.
• Plan and run library events; promote digital and financial inclusion.
• Provide staff training, develop procedures and perform quality checks.
• Offer information to carers and manage carers grants under current arrangements.
• Deputise for the Central Librarian and respond to Council service inquiries.

Job description

The job requirements are detailed below. Essential qualifications, skills and experience are listed in the Job Descriptions/Person Specification which can be found under the attachments section below.

Mae’r ddogfen hon ar gael yn Gymraeg / This document is also available in Welsh.

The post holder will assist with the day-to-day operation of the relevant library under the direction of the Central Librarian. This will include service delivery, building management, staff management and supervision.

You will attend carers awareness training and will assist with the provision of an advice and information service to carers as well as the provision of carers grants under current arrangements. You will deputise for the Central Librarian in leading and motivating a Library team responsible for providing face-to-face services including library provision and Council services enquiries. To assist with procedural development, be responsible for staff training and carry out quality checking. To co-ordinate a range of Community Hub services and work with a wide range of partners to maximise Library and Hub use. To be responsible for the organisation and running of Library and Hub events managing the participation of staff and volunteers where necessary. To encourage financial and digital inclusion by offering practical assistance and advice.

Responsible for the day-to-day operation of a Branch Library in the absence of the Central Librarian. Assisting with the co-ordination of a range of services and work with a wide range of partners to maximise library use. Proving carers with a place to find information about the help and support available to them. Arranging and assisting with Community library events and encouraging financial and digital inclusion by providing practical assistance and advice.

Protecting children and vulnerable adults is a core responsibility of all staff appointed to the Council.

In addition to this safeguarding responsibility, the successful applicant for this role will also be subject to an enhanced disclosure and barring service check.

The Council values diversity in its workforce. We are committed to ensuring that no unlawful discrimination occurs in the recruitment and selection process on the grounds of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, transgender, including those with non-binary identities, religion or belief or pregnancy and maternity. We offer a number of staff networks for employees including the Allies Network, a Disability and Carers Network and Perthyn our LGBTQ+ Network.

An application submitted for this post in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English. As part of the Council’s longer term objectives in relation to the Welsh language and its Workforce Planning Strategy, it is committed to a guaranteed interview scheme for Welsh-speakers of Level 3 and above. If you meet the essential criteria as identified in the person specification for the job and are a Welsh-speaker of Level 3 and above, you will be invited to interview if you choose to participate in the scheme. Care Experienced Leavers – Guaranteed Interview Scheme

As part of the Council’s corporate parenting role it is committed to supporting its care experienced leavers. This means anyone who has spent time within the care system at any point in their life. We encourage applications from individuals who are care experienced to enable them to access employment, education, experiences and volunteering opportunities.

The Council will guarantee an interview for any care experienced leavers who wish to take part in the scheme who meet the essential criteria for the role.