Library Assistant - Girvan Library, Girvan - SOA13220 - SOA13220

South Ayrshire; Girvan; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Wellbeing services

Car leasing scheme

Discounts at retailers

Cycle to Work

Credit union

Salary sacrifice for white goods

Job summary

South Ayrshire is seeking a part-time Assistant in Charge to support the library service. The role is frontline, with duties centred on delivering an efficient and effective library service while ensuring compliance with PVG scheme requirements.

The position follows a work pattern of Thursday to Saturday, 9am–5pm, offering a varied schedule and benefits typical of local government roles. Eligibility and PVG compliance are prerequisites for progression.

Qualifications

• PVG Scheme membership or update required before offer
• Frontline worker work style

Responsibilities

• Support the Assistant in Charge in delivering an efficient and effective library service
• Be prepared to meet PVG costs as required

Job description

To support the Assistant in Charge in the provision of an efficient and effective library service

RESPONSIBILITIES

Requirements

South Ayrshire is at the heart of historic Ayrshire, with a wealth of local heritage and culture, first class leisure amenities, world-wide travel links, diverse landscapes and thriving communities.

Making a difference for our communities is at the heart of what we do and working with us means, you can use your skills, knowledge and experience to help us do just that. We currently employ around 6000 people to serve a population of more than 112,000 people located across a diverse area that includes the towns of Ayr, Girvan, Maybole, Prestwick and Troon as well as small rural villages, coastline and farmland.

We are an ambitious Council, and we aim to place people at the centre of everything we do as we look to deliver the best possible outcomes. We are ambitious for our communities too and our new Council Plan is based on priorities and outcomes that we believe will have the greatest impact on the wellbeing of our communities, our local economy, and our environment.

BENEFITS Here’s what we can offer!

• Generous annual leave entitlement and enhanced leave scheme (purchase of up to 2 weeks’ holidays)
• Wellbeing initiatives and Occupational Health services
• A healthy environment supportive of work-life balance and caring responsibilities
• Car leasing scheme
• Discounts on major supermarkets and retailers, cinemas and gym memberships (including Council leisure facilities)
• Purchase of white goods and more via salary sacrifice
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Scotwest Credit Union

Responsibilities

This post is considered to be Regulated Work with children and/or protected adults as specified in the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) (PVG) Act 2007. Accordingly, the preferred candidate will be required to become a member of the PVG Scheme, or undergo a PVG Scheme update if already a Scheme member, prior to any formal offer of employment being made. If you wish further information on the PVG Scheme you can visit the Disclosure Scotland website at

www.disclosurescotland.co.uk.

Please note you may be required to meet PVG costs.

The Individual

The grade of this post is Level 3.

The work style for this post is Frontline worker

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The work pattern is: Thursday 9am-5pm, Friday 9am-5pm Saturday 9am-5pm.