Are you looking for a role where you are not always sat behind a desk?Are you a friendly and approachable individual who enjoys engaging with people from a range of diverse ages and backgrounds?We're looking for a Library Assistant to be a part of our close-knit library service and this could be the perfect role for you!Our libraries deliver essential community-based support, promoting the benefits of reading for everyone, offering a quality, trusted information service, bridging digital inclusion through supporting safe access to online resources, and curating a programme of events and activities that meet the needs of targeted audiences.
Salary: £24,027 to £24,404 per annum, £19,481 to £19,787 (pro rata for part time)Contract Type: Permanent Working Pattern: Part-time (30 hours per week) you will work shifts between Monday to FridayLocation: Richmond Road, Worthing, BN11 1HDInterview Date: Wednesday 05 February 2025Shifts: Week 1Monday OFFTuesday 08:30am to 6:00pmWednesday 08:30am to 4:30pmThursday 08:30am to 5:00pmFriday 08:30am to 4:30pmSaturday OFF Week 2Monday 08:30am to 4:30pmTuesday 08:30am to 6:00pmWednesday 08:30am to 4:30pmThursday 08:30am to 5:00pmFriday OFFSaturday OFFWorthing is a vibrant and welcoming community hub library, conveniently situated in the town centre near the museum, town hall, and borough council offices.
The library houses registration and antenatal services, the FindItOut Centre, the Schools Library Service, and the Business and Intellectual Property Centre.
Additionally, various rooms are available for hire, including a lecture theatre that can be reserved for Saturday weddings.
The Opportunity We are looking for a friendly, enthusiastic, and resourceful individual, with excellent digital skills.It's not just about the books!
We are looking for someone who understands the power of community and the importance of fostering a love for reading in people of all ages.
You will have the opportunity to participate in exciting library programmes such as Knit and Natter and Rhyme Time.You will be the go-to person for customers at the library, providing high quality assistance with their questions and guiding them to other services as neededWe are looking for someone with excellent customer service skills!
Customer service is at the forefront of the library service, as it plays an important role in creating a vibrant and dynamic workplace.
It requires flexibility, creativity, and initiative from those who work there.
This could mean helping a customer log-on to the library Wi-Fi or a reading recommendation.The variety of our work means that no two days are the same.
We get huge job satisfaction from helping everyone who comes through our doors, and you could too!For more information on the Key Skills as well as the Qualifications and/or experience required, please refer to the Job Description attached.
Working For Us From access to our Employee Assistance Programme to training and development opportunities, we aim to create a supportive and dynamic working environment where employees can achieve their full potential, achieve a healthy work-life balance and are rewarded for the work they do.
We think libraries are great places to work, where you can make a difference to local communities every day.
Find out more about the variety that comes with working in a library and hear first-hand from some of our library staff here:Library Jobs - West SussexYou will benefit from 25 days annual leave (pro rata for part time) rising to 28 days (pro rata for part time) after 5 years' service plus the opportunity to buy additional leave, an excellent local government pension scheme as well as a range of discounts giving our staff access to hundreds of offers.For more information about the wide variety of benefits you can take advantage of please visit our Rewards and Benefits page.