Overview
Saturday / Evening Library Assistants – Salisbury
Job Description
Salary: £24,413 – £25,185 pro rata
Hours Available:
5 Hours – Devizes Library
6 hours – Salisbury Library
Interview date: To be confirmed following shortlisting
Libraries – Enriching Lives and Building Community
Do you love books, information and have a passion to support people to read for pleasure to improve their wellbeing?
We are looking for an enthusiastic, friendly, outgoing person to join our Library team to help provide a high-quality service to our customers on a Saturday.
As a Saturday/Evening Assistant, you will assist customers with queries, help them to find books and information, and support them with IT. You will help keep the library looking attractive by shelving, displays and promoting our stock and resources.
Previous library experience is not essential as we will train you in all aspects of library work and help you to develop your IT and customer care skills.
You will need to possess at least 5 GCSEs, including English and Maths, grade A – C or equivalent.
The work patterns for these roles are:
- Devizes – Saturday 10:00am-4:00pm (5 hours)
- Salisbury – Tuesday 4:30-6:30pm and Saturday 1:00-5:00pm (6 hours)
Why us?
Wiltshire Council is a friendly, welcoming place to work, with a ‘One Council’ ethos. That’s why we focus on getting the things that matter to our people right. Explore more benefits here!
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Please download and read the role description and person specification carefully before you apply as well as Our Identity .
The council is committed to creating an environment of positive working relationships where everyone feels engaged, supported and able to thrive. Our Identity is a framework which sets out how we are all expected to lead, work and act to deliver our services. We will not tolerate discrimination, bullying or harassment of any kind. Everyone is expected to promote a culture of inclusion, dignity, trust and respect which is underpinned by our vision and Our Identity framework.
For more details, contact Jemima Bond, Recruitment Assistant via email here
This role may be subject to certain successful security checks; please see the role description for more information.
We are firmly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and to the principles of inclusion and diversity in both employment and the delivery of services. Read our statement of commitment to equality and inclusion .
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Application process
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