Library Assistant (Peripatetic)

North Ayrshire Council; Stevenston; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A local government authority in Scotland is looking for a part-time Peripatetic role at the Stevenston Library. You will be delivering services across various locations and must be comfortable working alone and on weekends. This position involves regulated work with children, requiring joining a PVG Scheme. The role is classified as Agile, allowing for flexible working arrangements.

Qualifications

• Comfortable working alone.
• Able to work weekends.
• Joining or updating PVG Scheme.

Responsibilities

• Deliver services across various locations at short notice.
• Work as part of a Locality Library Team.
• Interact with children under regulation.

Job description

Location: Beattie Library, 1 Main Street, Stevenston, KA20 3AB

Rate: £13.48 - £13.78 per hour

Contract Type: Permanent

Position Type: Part Time

Hours: 17.5 hours per week

Job Summary

Interviews may be conducted in person or via Microsoft Teams. You will need a device with a camera and internet access. Guidance will be provided for virtual interviews.

This Peripatetic role, based at Stevenston Library, involves working as part of a Locality Library Team to deliver services across various locations at short notice. The working hours are Monday 10-1 & 2-5, Thursday 10-1 & 2-5, Friday 10-1, and Saturday 10-12:30. Are you able to work weekends and are you comfortable working alone?

For more details, see the attached Role Profile.

North Ayrshire Council values a behavioural-based approach in recruitment. Our staff values of Focus, Passion, & Inspiration will be explored for this vacancy.

If references are required, you will be notified if you are successful in gaining an interview. Failing to provide relevant references may delay the process.

PVG (Children)

This role involves regulated work with children under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. It is an offence to apply if you are barred from working with children.

Preferred candidates will need to join or update their PVG Scheme before employment is confirmed. The cost (£59 or £18) will be deducted from wages after starting. For more info, visit https://www.mygov.scot/organisations/disclosure-scotland/.

Your name and email will be entered into the Disclosure Scotland PVG system to generate your PVG form, which will be sent via email for completion.

Our Workstyles

North Ayrshire Council has four Workstyles. This role is classified as: Agile — working flexibly and interacting with others, possibly from home, office, or multiple locations. Attendance at the office may be required on set days.