SLLC 1973 - Library Assistant - 433504

South Lanarkshire Council; East Kilbride; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A public service organization in East Kilbride is seeking a motivated Library Assistant to join their team. The role involves delivering library services, supporting customers with IT, and promoting reading. Candidates must have a passion for books, excellent communication skills, and relevant qualifications. This is a permanent part-time position with a competitive salary and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Enrolment in award winning local government pension scheme

Up to 33 days annual leave

Public holiday entitlement

Occupational sick pay

Family friendly policies

Employee Discounts

Cycle to Work Scheme

Physiotherapy assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Proven skills in delivering customer service.
• Ability to work in a team and independently.
• Flexibility in approach to tasks and responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Deliver quality front-line library services.
• Support customers using Active IT services.
• Promote reading through events and activities.

Skills

Enthusiasm for books and reading

Communication skills

Customer care skills

Computer literacy

Digital literacy

Education

Digital literacy, literacy and numeracy qualification to National 5 or equivalent

Job description

Location: East Kilbride Central Library, Olympia Shopping Centre, East Kilbride

Hours: 7 hours per week

Salary Band: £13.33 - £14.33 per hour

Shift Pattern: Saturday 9am - 5pm (1 hour unpaid break)

Duration: Permanent

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South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Library Assistant to join the team at East Kilbride Central Library.

The successful candidate will work as part of a team to deliver a range of Library Services to the community. Tasks include providing support to customers with Active IT services, participating in promotional events and activities to encourage literacy development and dealing with face to face, telephone and online customer enquiries.

It is essential that you have an enthusiastic and flexible approach and can demonstrate an enthusiasm for books and reading. You must be computer literate and show evidence of digital literacy. You must have excellent communication and customer care skills.

RESPONSIBILITES

Deliver quality front-line library services in line with national and local agendas.

Deliver a range of library support functions according to library service priorities.

Promote learning opportunities and provide basic support to customers in learning based activities, including the use of new technology.

Encourage library users to extend their reading choices through reader development promotions and participating in promotional events and activities.

REQUIREMENTS

There is a requirement for digital literacy, literacy and numeracy qualification to National 5 or equivalent standard.

South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture SCIO is a Scottish charitable incorporated organisation responsible for the delivery of leisure and cultural activities on behalf of South Lanarkshire Council.

As an employee of South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture SCIO, you would also receive a wide range of benefits including:

• Enrolment in award winning local government pension scheme
• Up to 33 days annual leave which will be calculated into hours on commencement of the role.
• Public holiday entitlement (up to 10 days)
• Occupational sick pay
• Family friendly policies - flexible working and leave, maternity/paternity leave, enhanced leave
• Employee Discounts – including discounts at the cinema
• Range of benefits to support you (Cycle to Work Scheme, Physiotherapy, Employee Assistance Program which offers practical and emotional support)

Please Apply online - All correspondence will be via your email address

Foreign Police Check - Candidates should be able to detail any gaps in employment and provide a foreign police check where applicable if you have lived or worked for 3 months or more (consecutively) abroad in the last 10 years.