Library Assistant (Permanent) - ABC12524

Aberdeen City Council; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A city council in Scotland is seeking a part-time library assistant to be part of their library network. The role involves delivering customer-focused library services, assisting patrons proactively, and fulfilling physical tasks such as shelving books. Candidates need to have at least 4 National 5 passes, including English and Mathematics, and must obtain PVG Membership. This position allows for flexible working hours.

Qualifications

• Candidates must have 4 National 5 passes including English and Mathematics.
• Must obtain PVG Membership prior to employment.
• Demonstrated ability in cash handling and assisting service users.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality library services across Aberdeen.
• Assist customers proactively, including floor walking.
• Move books and resources as part of daily duties.

Skills

Cash handling

Presentation skills

Collaborative working

Use of new technologies

Physical capability

Education

4 National 5 passes at Grade A-C including English and Mathematics

Job description

Job Purpose

Before applying for this job, it is important that you read the guidance by clicking on this link and the Job Profile attached. These explain the job role and the type of person we're looking for.

Location

Location: Bridge of Don Library, Aberdeen

Duration

Duration: Permanent, Part Time

PVG Membership

Roles that require PVG Membership. Please note that with effect from 1 April 2023, where a role requires PVG membership, candidates will meet the cost of the PVG membership. This applies only to roles with a full time equivalent salary of £30,000 and above. (Teaching roles and jobs at Grade 11 and above (currently £31,505 per annum / £17.31 per hour)).

The Council will pay for the PVG membership cost initially, either £18 for existing PVG scheme members, or £59 for non-members, and this cost will be deducted from an employee\'s first FULL month\'s salary payment.

Job purpose/about the role

Work as a member of the library network team to deliver high quality, customer focused library and learning services across Aberdeen.

Rota

Week 1

Monday 16.00-19.00

Tuesday OFF

Wednesday 09.45-13.00

Thursday OFF

Friday OFF

Saturday 09.45-17.00

Week 2

Monday 16.00-19.00

Tuesday OFF

Wednesday 09.45-17.00

Thursday 09.45-17.00

Friday OFF

Saturday OFF

Minimum requirements

The post holder needs to hold as a minimum:

• 4 National 5 passes at Grade A-C or equivalent, to include English and a Mathematics subject or equivalent
• PVG Membership for Regulated Work with Children and/or Protected Adults or willingness to obtain prior to a formal offer of employment being made

Demonstrated capabilities

The postholder is able to demonstrate:

• Carrying out physical nature of duties; movement of books and other resources between and onto shelves
• Cash handling
• Presentation, promotion skills and delivery of outreach activities to a range of clients
• Proactively assisting and supporting service users e.g. floor walking
• Use of new technologies
• Working independently
• Working collaboratively

About Us

Please see the Job Profile for further details.

Aberdeen City Council is an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. For further information, please see our Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Recruitment pack.

Flexible Working

We are happy to talk flexible working and offer flexible working for most roles in the organisation meaning that many of our employees enjoy the freedom of choosing a working pattern that suits them as much as it suits the organisation.

Disability Confident

We are a Disability Confident Employer. If you consider yourself to have a disability and think you may require a reasonable adjustment to be made for this part of the selection process, or would like further information in relation to reasonable adjustments, please contact [e-mail].

Armed Forces

We are a forces-friendly employer, have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and are a gold award recipient in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme. We have a specific email address for those in the forces, those who have left the forces, as well as their partners / spouses / families: [e-mail]. We are able to answer questions about jobs and our application / selection process, as well as about our employee support provisions.

Guaranteed Interview Scheme

We have a number of guaranteed interview schemes available to applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role they are applying for who:

• have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010 (all jobs)
• looked after young people, those that are in continuing care or are a care leaver up to the age of 29 (all jobs)
• are aged 16-24 and live in Aberdeen City or have been to an Aberdeen City Council school and are applying for a Modern Apprenticeship (except Trades apprenticeships)
• have done a Foundation Apprenticeship with Aberdeen City Council and are applying for any apprenticeships relevant to the area in which they did their Foundation Apprenticeship
• are New Scots aged 16-24 and are applying for any apprenticeships

Please note that eligibility to work in the UK is dependent on legal status and all applicants must have the right to live and work in the UK.

Further information can be found at https://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/services/jobs