Library Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Port Talbot; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Library Assistant to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will engage with the community, promote reading and literacy, and assist in delivering a wide range of library services. Your responsibilities will include organizing events and supporting library users with digital skills. This is an excellent opportunity for someone enthusiastic about community engagement and library services, offering a chance to make a positive impact in the local area. Flexibility in hours and a collaborative spirit are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Experience working with the public in a library or customer service.
• Good knowledge of ICT to support library users.

Responsibilities

• Assist with events and activities at the library.
• Promote digital skills and provide community information.

Skills

Customer Service

Teamwork

Interpersonal Skills

ICT Knowledge

Education

4 GCSEs (Grade A-C)

Job description

Job Description

Library Assistant

Contract Type: 6 Months Temporary

Workstyle: You will work from a fixed workplace

We are currently looking for an enthusiastic person to join our library team.

The successful candidate will be responsible for helping to deliver a wide range of library and information services, promoting the library, and engaging with the community.

The main duties of the post include:

1. Assisting with events and activities at the library
2. Promoting digital skills and providing support for users
3. Providing community information, including health and wellbeing
4. Working with the library team to promote reading and literacy
5. Assisting in the day-to-day running of a library

You will have experience of:

• Working with the public, preferably in a library or customer service environment
• Working as part of a team

Ideally, you will have:

• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• The ability to successfully undertake routine tasks
• A good knowledge of ICT and the ability to support library users
• A minimum of 4 GCSEs (Grade A-C) or equivalent, including English Language
• A positive approach to organising, running, and supporting activities and events in the library to support the wider community

As part of the team, you will be required to work Saturdays, for which an enhanced rate of pay will be provided.

The successful candidate will be expected to be flexible in hours of work and location.

If you believe you have the necessary experience and qualifications for this role, we would love to hear from you.

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