At a Glance
- Tasks: Support library operations, assist customers, and deliver engaging reading events.
- Company: Join a dynamic team at HMP Littlehey, making a difference through literature.
- Benefits: Flexible part-time hours, collaborative environment, and opportunities for personal growth.
- Other info: Ideal for those seeking meaningful work in a unique setting.
- Why this job: Empower individuals through reading and creativity while enhancing your skills.
- Qualifications: GCSEs in Maths and English, IT skills, and a passion for books.
The predicted salary is between 25000 - 29642 £ per year.
We are looking to recruit a flexible and adaptable library assistant to support various contracts, part-time, covering for 34.5 hours a week.
Based from HMP Littlehey, our Library Assistants are responsible for carrying out routine library duties such as lending, shelving, developing displays and supporting customers with diverse library and information requirements, under the direction of our Library Manager.
The role provides a support service to customers to assist with their reading choices and online services and is responsible for handling queries, signposting appropriately and providing guidance and direction to enable customers to locate the required information.
The role also contributes to outreach library services, events and programmes.
You will plan and deliver a range of library-based enrichment sessions and events, including reading groups, book clubs, creative activities, family reading initiatives and external visitor sessions.
Work collaboratively with colleagues, prison departments and partner organisations to promote participation and support positive prisoner outcomes through reading and engagement.
What are we looking for?
You will need to demonstrate high ethical standards, take personal accountability for everything you do, and always want to be the best.
You should hold GCSE or equivalent qualifications in Maths and English and be able to demonstrate your ability to use a range of IT skills including use of internet browsers and Microsoft Office.
You will have an interest and awareness in current publishing trends, reader recommendations and titles for a variety of ability levels as well as an understanding of customer service principles and practice.
Experience of working within a custodial environment and experience of creating learning resources is desirable.
Please include your current salary and desired salary as part of your application, when prompted.
For full details of the role and the person specification please review the job description or if you would like to speak to the recruitment team before you apply, please email any questions to the careers team at People Plus and one of the team will come back to you.
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Senior Library Assistant employer: PeoplePlus
Join us as an Education Manager in a transformative role where your leadership will directly impact the lives of learners within a prison setting. We offer a supportive work culture that prioritises professional development, collaboration, and innovation, ensuring you have the resources to drive quality education and rehabilitation. With a focus on continuous improvement and a commitment to safeguarding and equality, this position not only allows you to shape educational strategies but also fosters personal growth and meaningful change in society.
