Library Assistant x 3 posts

Knowsley Council is an award winning Local Authority, named Local Authority of the Year in the Municipal Journal Awards 2024. Come join us and be part of our success.

3 posts: 2 x27 hour posts, 1 x 22.5 hour post

Do you love recommending books, delivering activities for both adults and children, helping people with digital problems, and finding answers to questions? If so, this job could be perfect for you!

Knowsley Library Service has branches in Huyton, Kirkby, Halewood, Prescot and Stockbridge Village.

As a Library Assistant, you will provide a high-quality service and support to our library users. To excel in this role, you will be able to:

• Work effectively as part of a team.
• Work accurately and with limited supervision.
• Demonstrate enthusiasm for books and reading.
• Possess good digital skills to support library users and service delivery.
• Deliver excellent customer-focused services.
• Show excellent communication skills,
• Deal with demanding situations in a calm and helpful manner.
• Prepare, deliver and support library activities and events for users of all ages.
• Have knowledge of local, regional, and national initiatives.
• Shelve books, pack boxes and move items.
• Work a varied shift pattern including alternate Saturdays.
• Be able to travel to any of our libraries when required.

If you meet these criteria and are passionate about helping others, we would love to hear from you!

 

We promote applications from all sections of the community, regardless of background, belief, or identity, recognising the value that diversity brings to our organisation. We particularly welcome applications from individuals from Black and Minority Ethnic backgrounds and candidates with disabilities as we acknowledge their underrepresentation in our workforce.

We will consider requests for flexible working.  For most roles, the following types of flexibility are usually possible: flexible hours, working from home, compressed hours, part-time.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applicants.

At Knowsley Council we will consider requests for flexible working.  For most roles, the following types of flexibility are usually possible: flexible hours, working from home, compressed hours, part-time.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applicants.

At Knowsley we value our applicants and want them to feel well-informed and welcomed. If you have any questions about this specific job role or what it is like to work at Knowsley, please contact Jan Moore (jan.moore@knowsley.gov.uk)