At a Glance
- Tasks: Support library users, assist with IT systems, and deliver engaging library events.
- Company: Leicestershire County Council, dedicated to making a difference in the community.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working options, and a supportive team environment.
- Other info: Join a Disability Confident Employer committed to inclusivity and accessibility.
- Why this job: Make a positive impact on people's lives while promoting reading and digital literacy.
- Qualifications: GCSEs or NVQ 2, interest in reading, and experience with digital technology.
The predicted salary is between 25995 - 26409 £ per year.
Organisation: Leicestershire County Council
Work Location: Earl Shilton Library, Wood Street, Earl Shilton, LE9 & NE
Working Hours: 4.5 hours
Contract Type: Permanent
Closing Date: 4th September
Salary: £25,995 - £26,409 per annum (pro rata for part-time) (Pay Award pending)
This role does not meet the eligibility requirements for new visa sponsorship applications therefore you must already have the right to work in the UK in order to apply.
Are you looking for a rewarding career where you can make a difference to the lives of adults in Leicestershire? Are you passionate about promoting independence?
About the Role
As a Library Services Assistant, you will support library users to find the information and resources they need, assist them to use IT systems, shelve and display books and other materials, and deliver library events such as IT tasters and sessions for under 5’s. You will also be required to promote customer choice and enjoyment in reading, and the service’s digital offer including e-books and online reference resources.
Our Team
You will work as part of a team responsible for providing a high quality, welcoming, and efficient library service to all customers.
About You
To apply for the post, you must:
- Have GCSE grades A-C standard or NVQ 2 qualifications or equivalent level of experience.
- Have an interest in reading, learning and culture.
- Have experience of, and an interest in, digital technology including an ECDL or ITQ level 2 qualification or equivalent practical experience.
- Understand the importance of delivering a high level of customer service.
- Have excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to deliver events, activities, and taster sessions.
- Have good literacy and numeracy skills to undertake the duties of the role.
- Be able to work as part of a team and on your own initiative.
- Have good time management skills and the ability to work to deadlines.
In addition, we also expect you to share our commitment to our values and to delivering accessible and inclusive services which meet the needs of all of our residents. You will be asked to demonstrate your understanding of these commitments as part of the selection process. Reasonable adjustments will be considered for applicants with a disability. We are a Disability Confident Employer.
Interested in Flexible Working? We are open to discussions about flexible working, which may include part time working, job sharing, term-time working, flexible start and finish times, and hybrid working, depending on the requirements of the role and the service. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below.
For more information or an informal discussion, please contact: Library Supervisor - Charlotte Richards Telephone: 0116 3054176 Email: Charlotte.Richards@leics.gov.uk
How to Apply
At Leicestershire County Council we’re looking for top talent from all walks of life. Whoever you are, wherever you’re from, and whatever your background - we care about what you bring to our organisation, not just what’s on your CV. That’s why we’ve designed a recruitment process that’s fair, accessible, and focused on potential. And with benefits that support people at every age and stage of life, we make sure you can thrive - both personally and professionally.
If you share our passion to make a difference for the people of Leicestershire, we’d love to hear from you. Click the apply button to submit your application, ensuring that you upload a supporting statement that explains how you meet the criteria listed in the ‘About You’ section above. Without this information, we won’t be able to assess your suitability for the role, and your application will be rejected. For tips on how to write your statement, see the How to Apply section on our career site.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
If you have any technical issues when trying to apply for this post or you want to request an application pack in an alternative format, please contact our Employee Service Centre by telephoning 0300 3030222 (select option 2) or raising a ticket via our online portal: https://emss.org.uk/support.
By applying for this post, you agree to our Terms and Conditions.
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Contact Details:
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