Part-Time Prison Library Assistant — Make a Daily Impact

Staffordshire Local Enterprise Partnership; Hall; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Staffordshire County Council Library Service seeks a Library Assistant to support literacy and information services at HMP Swinfen Hall. You will join a small team delivering main library and wing-based services, encouraging reading for pleasure and learning within a custodial setting.

Role requires flexibility for shift patterns and a positive, people-focused approach. Part-time 14.5 hours, some Saturdays; valid UK driving licence beneficial.

Qualifications

• Experience in a public service environment with customer focus.
• Proven face-to-face customer service delivery and teamwork.
• Ability to follow security and confidentiality procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide and develop an essential service, promoting literacy and reading.
• Engage with customers to support library use for personal and development goals.
• Work in the main library and across the prison to offer resources and activities.

Skills

Public service experience

Customer service

Team working

Security & confidentiality

Flexible approach

Divers ity engagement

UK driving licence

Job description

Staffordshire County Council Library Service seeks a Library Assistant to support literacy and information services at HMP Swinfen Hall. You will join a small team delivering main library and wing-based services, encouraging reading for pleasure and learning within a custodial setting.

Role requires flexibility for shift patterns and a positive, people-focused approach. Part-time 14.5 hours, some Saturdays; valid UK driving licence beneficial.