Job vacancy details
Mobile and Library Link Reader Assistant and Driver (CRB)*
| Employer | Kingston Upon Hull City Council | Council | Customer Services | Reference | FEA 1053118 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published | Mon 30/01/2012 06:00 AM | Closing Date | Mon 06/02/2012 17:00 PM |
| Working Pattern | Part Time, Permanent position | Hours | 18.5 |
| Salary | Grade 4 (Scp 15-18) £8,027-£8,580 | CRB Check | Enhanced |
| Location | Stockholm Road, Hull | ||
As the Mobile and Library Link Reader Assistant and Driver you will be working in a customer driven environment, responsible for overseeing and driving mobile libraries and other library vehicles around allocated routes delivering library and information services to users of the Mobile library, housebound readers and those in residential homes.
A full clean driving licence including an LGV class C or former equivalent is an essential requirement.
You will have previous experience of working with the public in a community facility or environment and have a commitment to delivering excellent customer service.
Working in an operational environment with the public on a face to face basis you will need to have an awareness of the needs of disadvantaged groups and be motivated to work with children and young people and vulnerable adults and be able to assess situations with tact and diplomacy.
You will have good interpersonal and team working skills, good organisational skills and be able to deal with challenging behavior and situations. You must be able to prioritise your own work and work on your own initiative as required. You will have the ability and confidence to support customers with their information needs and with basic IT requirements. A knowledge and enthusiasm for books and reading is needed.
Your previous qualifications will include 4 GCSEs or appropriate equivalent, including English and numeracy. Excellent communication skills are essential, both written and verbal, including using IT systems and office software.
Unfortunately we are unable to accept applications from any employees who have recently left Hull City Council under the Early Termination of Employment Scheme. Those that left under this scheme are not eligible for re-employment by the Council for a period of 5 years from the date of leaving.
In order to avoid discrimination, the Council does not accept CVs either on their own or accompanied by a partly completed application form.
Shortlisting: 8 February
Interviews: w/c 20 February
For an informal discussion please contact Matthew Soare on (01482) 616874 or Sue Richmond on (01482) 616805
Applicants are encouraged to apply for vacancies electronically. Alternatively please telephone (01482) 300300 for application details. The opening hours are Monday – Friday 8.00am until 7.00pm and Saturday 9.00am until 1.00pm. Please quote the reference number, job title and closing date when requesting an application pack
Any offer of employment to the above post will be subject to receipt of a satisfactory disclosure from the Criminal Records Bureau.
Equal Opportunities
Hull City Council is fully committed to achieving fairness and equality in employment and seeks to achieve a workforce which reflects the diversity of the community it serves. No job applicant or employee will be treated less favourably or disadvantaged, either directly or indirectly, on the grounds of gender, gender reassignment, race, nationality or ethnic origin, disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, age, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity or any other unjustifiable reason.
