At a Glance
- Tasks: Join us as a Library Assistant, delivering fun activities and supporting community access to IT.
- Company: North Lanarkshire Council, committed to modern library services and community engagement.
- Benefits: Enjoy 27 days annual leave, flexible working, and a supportive learning environment.
- Other info: Guaranteed interviews for care-experienced individuals and support for disabled applicants.
- Why this job: Make a difference in your community while developing valuable skills in a friendly atmosphere.
- Qualifications: Good interpersonal skills, customer service experience, and a passion for books are essential.
The predicted salary is between 5 - 27 £ per hour.
We are looking for outgoing and approachable Library Assistants to join the team in providing a modern library service to the community. Duties include delivering children’s activities such as Bookbug sessions, Chatterbooks, reader development activities, supporting public access to IT, general front line customer services and operating the library management systems.
Educated to a good general standard, you should have good interpersonal skills combined with relevant customer service experience of working with a wide range of customers. You should also have good IT skills, be able to lift and carry stock, and ideally have an interest in books and reading. You must also be mobile within North Lanarkshire if required to travel to other work locations.
You will require to become a Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme member through Disclosure Scotland and obtain a satisfactory membership check prior to commencing in this role.
- Post 1: 18 Hours Per Week at Cleland Library - Monday, Wednesday & Friday, 10am to 5pm (1-hour unpaid break)
- Post 2: Average 3 Hours Per Week at Wishaw Library – every second Saturday, 10am to 5pm (1-hour unpaid break)
Working here at North Lanarkshire Council, we have a great package of benefits available, from health and wellbeing to finances and family. This includes 27 days annual leave and 6 public holidays, and a wide range of benefits available to you.
We also have a full package of learning and development through our learning academy LearnNL to help you reach your full potential and further your career. North Lanarkshire Council is committed to supporting Care-Experienced People and offers guaranteed interviews for applicants who meet the essential criteria of the person specification/job description.
To find out more about local authority careers, visit the myjobscotland career hub. We are a Disability Confident Leader and offer a guaranteed interview to applicants who consider themselves to be disabled, as long as they meet the essential criteria of the person specification/job description.
Please note that we do not accept CVs in place of the application form. To be considered for this vacancy, you must ensure an application form is submitted. Any CV submissions will be disregarded.
Library Assistant (2 Posts) (Part Time) - REQ06514 - 484431 employer: North Lanarkshire Council
North Lanarkshire Council is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work environment that prioritises employee wellbeing and development. With benefits such as 27 days of annual leave, flexible working options, and access to a comprehensive learning academy, employees are encouraged to grow and thrive in their roles. The council's commitment to inclusivity and community support makes it a rewarding place to work, especially for those looking to make a meaningful impact in the local education sector.
