Library Assistant (20 hours) - Penarth Library

Vale of Glamorgan Council; Barry; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

Vale of Glamorgan Council is seeking a part-time Library Assistant at Penarth Library. You will assist customers, support library activities and help users access stock and facilities in a friendly, professional manner.

The role requires 3 GCSEs including English, and a DBS check is required. Working pattern is 20 hours across 4 days per week, with every other Saturday. Apply to join our community-focused library team.

Qualifications

• Confident and outgoing with a proactive approach to helping customers
• Experience of working with a range of customers or clients
• Experience in using online information resources
• A minimum of 3 GCSEs levels A-C, including English

Responsibilities

• Deliver a friendly and professional library service to the community
• Deal with enquiries and assist with library activities
• Support customers in using library stock, resources and facilities

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Information resources

Proactive approach

Education

GCSEs including English

Tools

Online information resources

Job description

About Us

Libraries in the Vale of Glamorgan provide a wide range of services to library users through activities, training and events, free access to the internet and information, hire of rooms, work with partners, a wealth of local studies materials and of course the loan of books, audio books, eMagazines and DVDs.

• Ambitious: Forward thinking, embracing new ways of working and investing in our future.
• Open: Open to different ideas and being accountable for the decisions we take.
• Together: Working together as a team that engages with our customers and partners, respects diversity and is committed to quality services.
• Proud: Proud of the Vale of Glamorgan; proud to serve our communities and to be part of the Vale of Glamorgan Council.

About The Role

Pay Details: Grade 3, SCP 5, £26,427(Pro Rata),

Hours of Work / Working Pattern: 20 hours, 4 days a week (every other Saturday)

Main Place of Work: Penarth Library

Description: To assist in delivering a friendly and professional library service to the community. This will involve dealing with enquiries, helping out with library activities, and providing support for customers to make use of the library stock, resources and facilities.

About You

You will need:

• A confident and outgoing manner with a proactive approach to helping customers
• Experience of working with a range of customers or clients
• Experience in using online information resources
• A minimum of 3 GCSEs levels A-C, including English

Additional information

DBS Check Required

Enhanced & Barred Both

For Further Information, contact

Rhodri Matthews, Senior Librarian, 02920708438 / [e-mail]

Please see attached job description / person specification for further information.