Location: HMP Winchester
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, 52 weeks per year
This role is working 8am-5pm Monday-Thursday with a lunchtime finish on a Friday at 1.30pm.
Salary: Up to £27,500 – subject to experience
Milton Keynes College have an exciting opportunity for a Library Assistant to be involved in delivering library and learning resource services to prisoners at HMP Winchester.
The role as Library Assistant has several key elements which include developing a high-quality library service within the prison, supporting and developing activities with partner agencies - such as the Shannon Trust “Turning Pages” scheme. You will also act as a Reading for Pleasure ambassador, supporting the prison’s Reading Strategy by selecting and sourcing library resources with colleagues and users to maintain a vibrant provision.
We are seeking a passionate and dedicated individual to assist in the day-to-day running of the prison library. If you possess excellent communication and organisational skills, this is a fantastic opportunity to promote reading to learners and provide a high standard of service to all library users.
OUR BENEFITS
- 25 days annual leave
- 3 additional company closure days during the festive season
- Birthday off
- UK Bank Holidays (entitlement will be pro-rated for part-time employees)
- Generous Pension Scheme
- Professional development opportunities, including professional qualifications.
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) accessible 24 hours per day, 365 days per year
- A variety of amazing discounts with NUS Card, Blue Light Card and our reward and recognition platform
- Employee wellbeing platform
Library Assistant - Prison Education - HMP Winchester employer: MK College
Milton Keynes College Group is an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant work culture that fosters professional growth and development for its staff. With a focus on inspiring the next generation of engineers, employees benefit from comprehensive training, generous annual leave, and a supportive environment within the state-of-the-art Innovation and Technology Centre. Join us to make a meaningful impact while enjoying a range of employee perks and a commitment to wellbeing.
