Mobile Library Driver & Outreach Assistant — Flexible Hours

North Somerset Council; Clevedon; On-site; GBP 16,531 - 22,041; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Professional development

Cycle to Work scheme

Job summary

North Somerset Council seeks a dedicated Mobile Library Driver/Assistant to join the Libraries and Communities team on a relief basis at the Library Distribution Centre in Clevedon. You will drive the Mobile Library, deliver services to rural areas, and promote library use through outreach.

The role requires a clean LGV licence with CPC or willingness to train, strong customer care, IT skills, and the ability to work flexibly.

Qualifications

• Clean, current LGV driving licence with CPC or willingness to undertake training.
• Strong customer care skills with the ability to engage with a diverse range of people.
• Experience using computers and technology, including databases, email, and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to work flexibly, using your own initiative, and respond appropriately to challenging situations.
• Awareness of health and safety, data protection, and information governance policies.
• Ability to lone work, with support of team at base.
• Practical experience in driving large vehicles and maintaining safe systems of work.
• Experience working in a library or community service environment.
• Knowledge of library systems and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Safely drive the Mobile Library vehicle in compliance with road transport laws and health and safety regulations.
• Conduct vehicle safety checks, ensuring it is in a fit and serviceable condition.
• Assist customers in accessing library services, including borrowing and returning materials, and providing information or referrals to other services.
• Administer and maintain records of library materials, including issuing and returning items using the Library Management System.
• Promote library services and engage with the community to encourage greater use of the facilities.
• Handle cash and other receipts, ensuring accurate recording and balancing in line with council procedures.
• Ensure the good order and tidiness of the Mobile Library, including shelving and organising materials.
• Compile and maintain statistics as required.
• Attend outreach events as directed to promote wider use of a range of library services in North Somerset.

Skills

LGV licence

CPC training

Customer care

IT skills

Flexibility

Lone work

Health and safety

Library experience

Tools

Library system

MS Office

Job description

North Somerset Council seeks a dedicated Mobile Library Driver/Assistant to join the Libraries and Communities team on a relief basis at the Library Distribution Centre in Clevedon. You will drive the Mobile Library, deliver services to rural areas, and promote library use through outreach.

The role requires a clean LGV licence with CPC or willingness to train, strong customer care, IT skills, and the ability to work flexibly.