Library Assistant

Educators; Port Talbot; Hybrid; GBP 9,100 - 9,300; Part time

Job summary

Educators are seeking a part-time Library Assistant to support Sandfields Library in Port Talbot. Based at Morrison Rd, the role is fixed site and temporary for 3 months with the possibility of extension.

You will deliver a broad range of library services, assist the public, promote services, and engage with the community through outreach. Teamwork and strong communication are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Experience of serving the public, ideally in a library or customer service setting.
• Experience of teamwork and strong communication skills.
• The ability to think quickly and adapt to changing situations.
• Strong problem solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with day-to-day running and operation of the library.
• Help deliver a wide range of library and information services.
• Promote services in person and online and engage with the community.
• Support outreach opportunities and teamwork to ensure smooth service.

Skills

Public service

Teamwork

Communication

Adaptability

Problem solving

Job description

Salary: £9,140.76 to £9,285.16 per annum

Salary: £9,140.76 to £9,285.16 per annum

Job Title:

Library Assistant - Part time

Location of post:

Morrison Rd, Port Talbot

Your workstyle in this role will require you to work from a fixed workplace and will require frontline work.

About the role:

We are currently seeking an enthusiastic person who enjoys working with the general public. The role will be based in Sandfields Library and will be part of a team responsible for the day to day running and operation of the library.

The post will be part time on a temporary basis for 3 months initially with the possibility of extension.

The successful candidate will be responsible for helping to deliver a wide range of library and information services, have a flare for customer relations and be able to adapt to a range of situations.

They will assist with the promotion of all services both in person and online, as well as engaging with the community through outreach opportunities.

If you have experience of working with the public, preferably in a library or customer service environment, working as part of a team and are a good communicator, we would welcome your application.

About you:

• Experience of serving the public, ideally in a library or customer service setting.
• Experience of teamwork and strong communication skills.
• The ability to think quickly and adapt to changing situations.
• Strong problem solving skills.

Further information and requirements for the role are listed in the Job Description and Person Specification

About us:

We believe in rewarding and recognising our colleagues' efforts and achievements. We also believe that there's life at work and life outside of work. We want everyone to be healthy and happy and have the financial resources and support they need.

Choose to work for us and you'll be rewarded with a range of attractive benefits and support to help you live your best life.

• Hybrid working (in some roles) and flexible working schemes to improve your work life balance
• Benefit from a competitive employee package with a remarkable 15.3% employer pension contribution
• Enjoy a holiday entitlement of 25 days, increasing to 32 days after 5 years' service (not forgetting the additional 8 bank holidays too)
• Access discounted gym membership with Celtic Leisure
• Utilise the cycle to work scheme with up to 40% off bikes and cycling equipment
• Purchase a new car through Tusker salary sacrifice scheme
• Enjoy exclusive discounts at local and national retailers with the Smart Spend app through our staff wellbeing group.

If you would like to start a rewarding career with a company that values and invests in its employees and you have the necessary experience and qualifications, this could be your dream job and we would love to hear from you.

Neath Port Talbot Council is totally committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Our employees are equally committed to ensuring the safety and protection of all children, young people and vulnerable adults and will take action to safeguard their wellbeing.

The recruitment process for this post will be underpinned by rigorous safer recruitment assessment to ensure that children and young people are protected.

Welsh Language skills are not essential to the post

Applications may be submitted in Welsh, applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates who have a disability and armed forces veterans. In support of employees of Tata Steel who are at risk of redundancy, or have been made redundant in 2024, Neath Port Talbot Council is offering a guaranteed interview for jobs across the Council. Please note that applicants must meet all the essential criteria, as shown in the person specification, to qualify for a guaranteed interview. If you are or going to be affected by the job losses at Tata Steel then we would welcome an application from you. Just make it known on your application form that you are currently at risk of redundancy or you have been made redundant.

At Team NPT, we all work together to serve the people, communities and businesses of Neath Port Talbot.

We are committed to providing training opportunities and the professional development of all our employees.

We look forward to welcoming you to Team NPT.