Library Assistant

Blackpool Council; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Blackpool Council is seeking a Library Assistant to join Library@TheGrange in Blackpool. The role covers customer service, helping with book selection, and supporting digital skills for residents. You will also lead activities for adults and children and work with partner organisations.

The post can involve Saturday work and requires flexibility to cover different library sites within Blackpool. Access to PSN and DBS checks apply, with references and legal working proof required.

Qualifications

• Customer-focused in a busy library environment.
• Good ICT knowledge to assist digital services.
• Willing to work with partner organisations and community groups.
• Interest in library activities and events for all ages.

Responsibilities

• Help customers select books and provide information.
• Support customers with digital skills and ICT services.
• Lead activities for adults and children.
• Collaborate with partner organisations.

Skills

Customer focus

ICT skills

Digital services

Enthusiasm for books

Job description

Contract - Permanent

Hours - 24 hours per week

Salary- NJC Grade C or D £26,427 - £29,071 pro rata

Closing Date: 27th September 2026

Blackpool's eight libraries are at the heart of their communities and play a vital role promoting literacy, enabling digital access, supporting customers with enquiries and providing a safe and welcoming place for residents.

We are currently recruiting a Library Assistant to work at Library@TheGrange. This library is located in the busy @TheGrange Community Centre, which includes shops, a cafe and a community farm. In this role, you will help customers select books and find out information, support them with digital skills, lead activities for adults and children, and work with partner organisations.

About you:

• You thrive on working in a customer focused environment.
• You have a good working knowledge of ICT and ability to assist customers with digital services.
• You enjoy working with a wide range of people and partner organisations
• You would enjoy getting involved in library activities and events for customers of all ages, including Baby Bounce & Rhyme, author visits and social groups
• You have an enthusiasm for books and reading

If this sounds like you, you could be the person we are looking for!

This post could include Saturday working and you will be expected to work at any of the library sites in Blackpool where required within your working hours.

This post requires access to PSN (Public Services Network) services or networks and the successful post holder will be required to undertake a Basic Disclosure check of unspent convictions through Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS). This post is also subject to satisfactory references, medical clearance, evidence of any essential qualifications and proof of legal working in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996.

The successful applicant will be required to work outside of a 7am to 8pm Monday to Friday work pattern and will receive an additional payment on top of the quoted salary as a result.