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You must have appropriate experience in a position involving work with the general public, preferably in a library. With an ECDL or equivalent ICT qualification, you will deliver a wide range of Library, Adult Learning and Council Information Point services. The interview includes a numeracy, literacy and ICT test.

You must have an understanding of the importance of libraries and reading. Working as part of a team, you will act on customers’ behalf e.g. in handling/referring enquiries, processing payments for council services, and delivering a full range of library services (including the physical demands of carrying/shelving books).

You must have experience of processing payments/ cash handling. You will have a commitment to customer care in order to be able to communicate effectively and sensitively with people from a wide range of backgrounds.

You will be based at Prestwich Library & Adult Learning Centre but must be prepared to work at any library according to service requirements.

1 Part time post of 31 hours and 15 mins a fortnight – 2 week rota

Week 1

Tues 12-5. 30 (5hrs 30 mins)
Thurs 8.30-5.30 (8 hrs)
Sat 8.45 -1 (4hrs 15 mins) —17 hrs 45 mins

Week 2

Tues 12-5.30 (5 hrs 30mins)
Thurs 8.30-5.30 (8hrs)
—13hrs 30 mins

The appointment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced CRB check.