Discovery Den Driver/ Co-ordinator

Warwickshire County Council; Royal Leamington Spa; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous pension scheme

Agile working

Generous annual leave entitlement

Bank holidays and an extra day at Xmas

Vivup benefits and discounts

Job summary

Warwickshire County Council is seeking a dynamic outreach champion to shape and run the Discovery Den, the UK's first library-led sensory mobile library. You will design routes and stops, liaise with SEND settings and customers, assemble equipment loans and drive the mobile unit.

You will demonstrate equipment on board and assist with troubleshooting as needed. You will deliver outreach and promotional work to celebrate reading and books across all ages, contributing to Warwickshire's vibrant

Qualifications

• Fluency in English required to provide accurate advice to the public.
• Experience delivering outreach and promotional activities for libraries.

Responsibilities

• Create routes and stops for the Discovery Den mobile library.
• Liaise with SEND settings and customers to coordinate visits.
• Put together equipment loans and drive the Discovery Den vehicle.
• Demonstrate onboard equipment and assist with troubleshooting as required.
• Deliver outreach and promotional work and share love of books with all ages.

Skills

Outreach

Communication

Public engagement

Job description

This is an exciting opportunity to shape and develop the Discovery Den - the UK's first library-led sensory mobile library. You'll be responsible for creating the routes and stops that the Discovery Den will visit, liaising with SEND settings and customers, putting together equipment loans, and driving the Discovery Den. You'll demonstrate the equipment onboard and will assist with troubleshooting as required., The Fluency Duty is outlined in the Code of Practice on the English language requirements for public sector workers. The Fluency Duty for this role is Required. You must be able to speak and provide advice in accurate spoken English to the public.

You will need to have the enthusiasm to deliver outreach and promotional work, including promoting the wider library service offer. You should also be able to share enthusiasm and knowledge of books and reading with all ages.

Working for Warwickshire - This is the difference you make

Warwickshire County Council is a place where everyone feels valued, included, safe, supported, and welcome. Our people are at the heart of this vision, could you be one of them!

At Warwickshire County Council we are committed to ensuring Warwickshire's economy is vibrant and supported by the right jobs, training, skills and infrastructure. Our people vision for Warwickshire County Council is a great place to work where diverse and talented people are enabled to be their best., Warwickshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. Please be advised successful applicants will be subject to a range of pre-engagement checks, including a relevant Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS). In accordance with the DBS code of practice and our own policy, should an individual have a declared criminal offence an individual assessment will be completed. Warwickshire County Council adheres to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Benefits

• Your future matters to us, we provide a generous pension scheme which includes an employer contribution rate of typically around 19 percent per month, to help support your financial security during retirement.
• The scheme also offers a valuable package of benefits for members and their dependants.
• To find out more please visit: Warwickshire Pension Fund homepage - Warwickshire Pension Fund
• agile working
• a valuable part of the pay and reward package for employees working in local government
• generous annual leave entitlement
• plus bank holidays and an additional day at Christmas
• access to Vivup benefits and discounts platform.