Library Assistant - Penarth Library

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; Penarth; On-site; GBP 13,000; Part time

Job summary

A community-focused library service in Penarth is seeking a proactive individual to assist in delivering a friendly library service. The role includes handling enquiries, supporting library activities, and helping customers utilize resources. Ideal candidates will have a confident manner, experience with diverse clients, and a minimum of 3 GCSEs including English. This part-time position offers 20 hours a week at £12.65 per hour.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Assist in delivering a friendly and professional library service to the community.
• Deal with enquiries and help out with library activities.
• Provide support for customers to make use of the library stock, resources and facilities.

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