Lifelong Learning Library Adviser

The City of Edinburgh Council; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

The City of Edinburgh Council seeks a Lifelong Learning Library Adviser for Currie Library. This role involves engaging with the community, particularly young people, to enhance library services and support digital skills development. Candidates should demonstrate excellent customer service and a commitment to inclusivity. Shift work includes evenings and Saturdays, with opportunities for flexible arrangements.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate excellent customer service skills.
• Understanding of diverse community needs.
• Experience with youth engagement is welcomed.

Responsibilities

• Work with community members to create a thriving environment.
• Support digital skills development and provide information.
• Engage with young people to maintain a positive environment.

Skills

Customer Service

Youth Engagement

Community Support

Job description

Job Description

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Lifelong Learning Library Adviser

Location: Currie Library

Salary: £25,322 - £27,727 (pro-rata for part-time)

Hours: 29.17 per week

Posts are shift work and include some Saturdays and evenings. See attached pattern for more details.

Our libraries are at the heart of their communities. Staff work with community members to create a thriving environment, reduce poverty and inequality, support digital skills development, and provide information and advice. We promote language and reading development through programs like Bookbug and Read, Write, Count. We also offer a space for social connection for those experiencing loneliness, providing a full range of books and resources for everyone to live, learn, and work.

Young people are regular library users, engaging in structured activities or meeting friends. It is essential that staff understand the issues faced by young people and are willing to support and engage with them to maintain a positive, safe, and trusted environment. Youth engagement experience is welcomed.

To be successful, you should demonstrate excellent customer service skills and an understanding of the diverse needs within the community. If you are a team player committed to putting customers first, we encourage you to apply. During the interview, we will discuss your preferred hours and the possibility of both permanent and temporary positions. Staff may work across any library in the city.

The City of Edinburgh Council is committed to delivering high-quality public services to our diverse communities. As an equal opportunity employer, we value a diverse workforce and are dedicated to an inclusive recruitment process where all individuals feel valued and included. We welcome applications from people of all ages, abilities, genders, races, marital statuses, sexual orientations, religions, and political beliefs.

This position involves regulated work with children and/or protected adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. The successful candidate will need to join or update their PVG Scheme membership and may require an Overseas Criminal Record Check if applicable. Employment is contingent upon satisfactory pre-employment checks.

Requirements

We aim to recruit individuals who not only have the necessary skills and experience but also demonstrate a positive approach to work. Our new interview process focuses on behavioral and technical skills, assessing how you embody our core behaviors of Respect, Integrity, and Flexibility in your work.

More information about Our Behaviours can be found on the Our Behaviours web page.

Our salary range reflects the starting salary with annual increases up to the top of the range. We are open to discussing flexible working arrangements.

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