Library Assistant x 2

Slough Borough Council; Slough; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority council in the UK seeks enthusiastic full-time Library Assistants to join their team. The role involves engaging with residents, supporting library operations, and delivering community events. Candidates should have strong communication skills and a passion for books. The position offers a supportive work environment with benefits such as annual leave and pension scheme.

Benefits

26 days annual leave, increasing with service

Local Government Pension Scheme

Flexible working options

Wellbeing initiatives

Tax-free childcare services

Season loan ticket for travel

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and energetic individual to support library operations.
• Interest in books and reading is essential.
• Ability to handle customer queries effectively.

Responsibilities

• Engage with residents across libraries to promote services.
• Support front line operations within library opening hours.
• Deliver events such as story times and adult programs.

Skills

Good communication skills

IT skills

Customer service

Resilience

Job description

• Pay Level: 3
• Contract Type: Permanent
• Working Hours: 37 per Week
• Location: working across all Slough Libraries in Britwell, Cippenham Langley and The Curve
  
  

The closing date for applications is midnight on: 18th August 2025

Interviews will be held week commencing: 08/09/2025 and 15/09/2025

What you’ll be doing:

We are looking for 2 full time library assistants to join our dedicated library team

If you want a job that offers you variety, challenge and opportunities to make a difference to people’s lives then the library assistant role is perfect for you.

You can help transform the lives of our residents and be part of a service that puts the needs of the communities of Slough at its heart

You will be enthusiastic, energetic and share our passion for libraries. These are front facing customer focused roles welcoming and engaging with residents across our four libraries The Curve, Britwell, Cippenham and Langley

You will support delivery of the day-to-day front line operations, working as part of a team to maintain our library opening hours and deliver the objectives in the Library plan

You will have the right skills to deliver events such as story, songs and rhyme times, lego clubs and events for adults to promote and encourage the use of library services. You will have a keen interest in books and reading.

As a Library assistant you must have good communication skills, and the resilience to deal with a broad range of customer queries.

You will need good IT skills, and be able to work under pressure adapting and responding to changing situations.

As part of this role alternate Saturday working is an essential requirement of the role

Our Council:

Our vision is to make a difference to our communities and our environment and we would love you to join us in our mission! All of our employees, whatever their job, contribute greatly to delivering services to local people - either directly, or by supporting colleagues. We celebrate diversity and are continuously striving for our residents to enjoy fulfilling prosperous and healthy lives.

What we offer:

We offer a supportive place to grow and develop your career with a real opportunity for your input to be valued and heard. Ambition and innovation will be required now more than ever and you will join a friendly and collaborative environment where you are encouraged to thrive.

Annual increments, where applicable, are usually payable on 1st April each year, subject to six months service in the post, until the maximum spinal column point of the level has been reached. The payment of annual increments is not automatic and is subject to satisfactory performance as assessed by your Director.

Alongside a competitive salary, we provide:

• 26 days annual leave (not including Bank holidays), rising to 30 days between 2 - 5 years’ service and 33 days after 5 years’ service.
• The Local Government Pension Scheme
  
  

We offer a wider range of great benefits including:

• Flexible and hybrid working options to promote work-life balance
• Our commitment to equality and diversity through a range of employee networks
• Wellbeing initiatives
• Tax - free childcare and childcare services
• Season loan ticket - to help with the cost of your rail / bus journey to & from work.
  
  

Right to Work:

All applicants must have a valid right to work in the UK. If you require sponsorship, please contact [e-mail] before submitting an application.

Interested?

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. If appointed, all posts will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks.

Slough Borough Council is an inclusive employer and we encourage and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. We select staff on merit and we foster a workforce where people are valued, and represents the local communities that we serve. Slough Borough Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer.

We want our application process to be open and accessible. If you wish to make your application in an alternative format, please email [e-mail] quoting the job reference - our Accessibility Statement has more information.

How to Apply:

Please click on the apply button below to submit your application. We look forward to hearing from you!

Join our team at Slough Borough Council and help accelerate our journey of transformation and growth!

The Council reserves the right to close adverts early should we receive a number of suitable applications.