Library Assistant

Southampton City Council; Southampton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

A local authority in the UK is seeking a part-time Library Assistant. This role involves assisting visitors with their information and reading needs, promoting libraries as community hubs, and supporting families with digital skills. If you are enthusiastic about helping people and fostering a love of reading, this opportunity is for you. The position offers a salary of £25,583 to £26,139, with various employee benefits.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Health and wellbeing support

Flexible working options

Employee volunteering scheme

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or in a library setting is preferred.
• Confidence in using technology and assisting others.
• Ability to promote a love of reading to diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Assist library visitors with their information and reading needs.
• Promote libraries as community hubs for leisure and learning.
• Support families and individuals with digital skills.

Skills

Customer service

Digital literacy

Reading promotion

Job description

Library Assistant – 1 Part Time Vacancy

Portswood Library – 15.5 hours pro-rata. We are looking for someone to join our team in Portswood Library as a library assistant. Libraries are open to all and central to their communities so you will be meeting and supporting local residents in their information, leisure and reading needs every day. You might be reading stories to under fives, helping people with their digital needs or supporting people to find the books and information resources they need.

You will be instrumental in promoting libraries and a love of reading to everyone, especially to families. You will love helping people and be confident in assisting people with the technology available in and through libraries.

This is a great opportunity for an enthusiastic and capable individual looking to contribute to a dynamic and progressive team. If you feel you have the experience and skills to undertake this role we would love to hear from you.

Hours – Rota for 15.5 hours per week role

• Monday 10:30 – 19:00
• Tuesday OFF
• Wednesday 10:00 – 14:00
• Thursday OFF
• Friday 10:00 – 14:00
• Saturday OFF
• Sunday OFF

What We Can Offer You

Salary: The salary band for this role is £25,583 to £26,139. The starting salary is £25,583 with annual progression through the salary bands.

Here at SCC we have a range of different perks and benefits, a few examples can be found below.

• Excellent
• Death in service benefit of x3 salary, and optional salary sacrifice shared cost AVC (additional voluntary contribution)
• Generous holiday 25–31 days, based on role and service
• Flexible working options (role-dependent)
• Family‑friendly policies – Maternity, Paternity, Adoption, Shared/Unpaid Parental Leave, Time off for Dependents
• Training and development, including coaching and mentoring
• Health and wellbeing support – Employee Assistance Programme, Menopause Pledge, Mental Health First Aiders and access to a variety of staff networks
• Veteran‑friendly employer with the Armed Forces Covenant
• Retail discounts and savings through the Southampton City Council benefits platform
• Discounted memberships at local sports and fitness centres
• Sustainable travel benefits – low emission car scheme, cycle to work, season ticket loans
• Employee volunteering scheme with 2 paid days leave to volunteer

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Please note: This role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK at the time of application.

Contact Details For Informal Discussion

For further information and details regarding the role, please contact Elizabeth Whale at

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