Library Assistant - Penarth Library

Vale of Glamorgan Council; Barry; On-site; GBP 24,000; Part time

Job summary

A local council in Barry seeks a Library Assistant to provide a friendly and professional service. Responsibilities include assisting with library activities and supporting customers in utilizing resources. Candidates should be confident, proactive, and have a minimum of 3 GCSEs, including English. The position is part-time, working 20 hours over 4 days per week, with a salary of £24,404 (Pro Rata).

Qualifications

• Confident and proactive in helping customers.
• Experience working with diverse clients.
• Ability to use online resources effectively.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a friendly and professional library service.
• Assist with library activities and enquiries.
• Support customers in using library resources.

Skills

Confident and outgoing manner

Experience with a range of customers

Experience using online information resources

Education

Minimum of 3 GCSEs levels A-C, including English

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 4, £24,404 (Pro Rata), £12.65ph

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.