Would you be interested in working on Saturdays to provide both you and our service with greater flexibility?Are you a friendly and approachable individual who enjoys engaging with people from a range of diverse ages and backgrounds?If so, we could have the perfect role for you!We're looking for a Library Assistant to be a part of our close-knit library service!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.
The Opportunity Salary: £23,656 to £24,027 per annum (£3,516 to £3,571 pro rata for part time)Contract Type: PermanentWorking Pattern: Part-time (5.5 hours per week) 9:35am to 4:05pm Saturdays onlyLocation: 15-19 The Martlets, Burgess Hill, RH15 9NNInterview Date: 28 November 2024 Burgess Hill is a welcoming, modern new library located in the town centre, near the shops.We are looking for a friendly, enthusiastic, and resourceful individual, with excellent digital skills.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 needed.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 Baby Rhyme Time sessions for parents and babies or Knit and Natter.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 As an employer we recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do.
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.Along with a generous holiday entitlement of 25 days(pro rata for part time)plus opportunity to buy additional leave.Upon joining us you will have access to a range of benefits including the following: A excellent local government pension schemeA range of flexible working options, depending on your job roleMaternity, paternity, dependency and adoption leavevolunteering opportunitiesTraining and development opportunities, including coaching and mentoringA range of discounts giving our staff access to hundreds of offers; groceries, travel, cinema tickets, days out, leisure activities, high street retailers and the opportunity to save over £1,000 a year through our West Sussex Choices benefits platform (see our Staff discounts page if you are a business looking to offer a discount)Health and Wellbeing benefits including access to our Employee Assistance Programme, Mental Health First Aiders and Voluntary Health Cash Plans.