Library Assistant

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Please apply online via the link provided.

Please note, we do not accept CVs submitted without a fully completed online application form.

We have an exciting opportunity available for a Library Assistant, to join us as a key member of the libraries team here at Wokingham Borough Council, on a part time, permanent contract.

We are looking for a friendly and enthusiastic person, to help us promote and deliver a welcoming and engaging service to all our residents.

Wokingham Borough has 9 libraries. Our library teams deliver a range of library and council services to all our residents.

Benefits:

Not only is this an excellent opportunity, but it’s a fantastic time to join our team. You will receive an extensive range of employee benefits including:

⭐ A generous annual leave entitlement of 24 days (rising to 29 days after 5 years continued local government service), plus Bank Holidays

⭐ Enrolment to an excellent local government pension scheme

⭐ An employee assistance programme including 24/7 wellbeing helpline

⭐ A range of local & lifestyle discounts

⭐ Use of a free onsite gym (located at Shute End office)

⭐ Salary sacrifice car & cycle to work schemes

⭐ And much more!

Key Responsibilities:

• The role involves welcoming customers to the library, serving them, and reshelving returned library books.
• In addition to lending books our libraries also provide a range of online reference resources, ebooks and virtual events. In our buildings library staff support and run events such as computer classes, rhyme times and story times, creative writing clubs and Code Clubs.
• We also offer a range of services to those residents who are unable to visit one of our libraries.

Candidate Requirements:

• The successful applicant will have good computer skills, with the ability to support library customers with the internet and MS Office applications.
• Our Library Assistants help residents with library enquiries and also give support accessing council services.
• In the absence of a senior member of staff they may take on the day to day delivery of the service (at our smaller branch libraries) which would include lone working and key holding (opening up, closing and securing the building).

If you thrive on variety, have excellent customer care and communication skills, and are willing to have a go at a wide range of tasks, you will find this an enjoyable and satisfying role.

Our Area:

Wokingham Borough is set in the heart of Berkshire with excellent transport links to Reading and central London. Our area comprises of a vibrant and historical market town, attractive villages, and miles of beautiful countryside.

We’re home to a range of high performing schools including 69 primary and 21 secondary, a host of international businesses and an incredible community. We have a strong local economy with accelerated growth, a range of excellent public facilities and low levels of crime, offering an exceptional quality of life.

If you’re interested in this exciting opportunity, click the link below and apply today!

Alternatively, for an informal discussion, please contact: Kathryn.Shelley@wokingham.gov.uk

Closing date: Thursday 5th March
Interview date: TBC

Please be aware that we will be reviewing the applications we receive on a daily basis, and we reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified.

If your application is shortlisted for an interview, you will be required to provide proof of your right to work in the UK at that stage. Additionally, successful candidates must present proof upon receiving a job offer.

Please note that all offers are conditional and subject to the satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.

Wokingham Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, other workers and volunteers to share this commitment.

Wokingham is an equal opportunities employer.