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Then apply for a job with Hertfordshire Libraries. We have a number of Library Assistant roles in libraries across Hertfordshire. One of those roles could be for you!<br><br><strong>About us:</strong> Hertfordshire's libraries are more than collections of books. They are hubs for community activities, places to access digital technology, and gateways to reading, information and wellbeing. Our service points include small village libraries, town and city libraries, and performing arts and prison libraries. Hertfordshire Libraries exists to help people to live better lives for longer. All of which means today's Library Assistants need to be passionate about proactively helping people of all ages and from all backgrounds.<br><br><strong>About you:</strong> We look for people who are friendly, confident, and outgoing. You will have excellent communication skills and you will be passionate about providing great customer care. You will also be confident in using computers and the internet and you will be able to complete tasks quickly and accurately. Above all, you will be a reliable and flexible team player who is willing and able to engage with the full range of services, activities, and events that libraries offer.<br><br><strong>About our jobs:</strong> Library Assistant roles offer successful applicants the opportunity to get involved in a hugely varied range of activities. You will be actively promoting and supporting the use of all of our library resources and helping customers to find the information that they need. You will help to deliver a programme of library activities and events, as well as supporting the Library Manager in all aspects of the day to day running of the library. In some libraries you will be involved in helping us to deliver services that are unique to that service point. This may include, for example, helping people to complete their UK visa applications for the right to stay in this country or assisting people to use our CreatorSpace resources, including 3D printers and virtual reality devices. In our prison library you will be helping prisoners to develop their reading skills and to access education opportunities. All of our Library Assistant roles help to make a positive difference to people's lives.<br><br><b>Vacancies</b><br><br><strong>Berkhamsted Library, HP4 - 17.75 hours per week</strong><br><br>Berkhamsted library offers a range of events and activities for adults and children. This role requires alternate Saturday shifts. <br><br><strong>Oxhey Library WD19 7AG - 20 hours per week</strong><br><br>Oxhey Library is located in a rejuvenated area with many new residents locally. Within this role, you will be supporting the delivery of various groups and activities including Baby Rhyme Time, Story Time, Page One, LEGO club and so much more. You will keep the stock maintained and have opportunities for training and development. The role includes every Tuesday and Friday with alternating Thursdays and Saturdays<br><br><strong>Radlett Library, WD7 - 15.75 hours per week</strong><br><br>Radlett library is located one of Hertfordshire's most affluent areas, we offer a range of events and activities for both adults and children. Enthusiasm and customer focus is essential to help support such activities. Our post includes working until 6:15 Mondays and Tuesdays and alternate Saturday shifts<br><br><strong>Welwyn Library AL8 6AJ - 18.5 hours per week</strong><br><br>Welwyn Garden City library is a large library, including the countywide Enquiry Service, which Library Assistants help to support. We deliver many events and activities for children and adults and also cover the nearby Woodhall library where Library Assistants will be expected to work on a rota basis. <br><br><strong>Hatfield Library, AL10 - 32.5 hours per week</strong><br><br>A large town centre library offering a wide range of events and activities for adults and children, including an attractive modern CreatorSpace used for creative and digital activities and clubs/events. <br><br><strong>Take a look at the video clips below to hear a Library Assistant talking about why she loves her job working in libraries:</strong><br><br> https://youtu.be/flsoUF2r-Fk <br><br> https://youtu.be/Dw5yYsZ_V8k <br><br> https://youtu.be/RcK6XcPqEm0 <br><br> https://youtu.be/-fL0YH9rXzM <br><br><strong>Closing Date: </strong>This is an ongoing advert and you may be required to start work before the closing date specified. <br><br><strong>Interview Date:</strong> Please note i nterviews will be arranged as and when applications are received. <br><br>For an informal discussion and more information please contact the <strong>Libraries Customer Service Centre on 03001234049.</strong> <br><br> Vacancies are being progressed regularly which may mean that a vacancy at a particular library may be filled before a candidate is put forward, however there are ongoing vacancies. <br><br> <strong>Benefits of Working for HCC:</strong> <br> • Flexible Working Arrangements (depending on the role) <br> • Excellent Career Development <br> • Salary Exchange for Additional Benefits <br> • Excellent Pension Scheme with Employer Contributions <br> • Shopping Discounts <br> • Support Groups & Wellbeing Schemes <br><br> <strong>How to Apply:</strong> Please follow the 'Apply for Job' button at the bottom of the screen. <br><br> For more information about library roles, please visit <strong> Library and archive jobs (hertfordshire.gov.uk) </strong> <br><br> <strong>English Fluency: </strong>The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). <strong>Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.</strong> <br><br> <strong>Disability Confident: </strong>We are proud to be a <strong> Disability Confident employer </strong>and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post. <br><br> <strong>Why Hertfordshire:</strong> Watch our <strong> 'Why Hertfordshire' </strong>video. 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You will assist with weekly events and activities including singing rhymes and reading stories with our youngest members at Baby Bounce and Story Time sessions.</p> <p>You will be timetabled to work on Saturday, but flexibility is required to help cover any gaps in the service. </p> <p>We welcome all and all are welcome! Our libraries are bustling hubs of activity, whether it be sounds of songs in the air from our Baby Bounce sessions, to the delightful hum of children practising their reading at our Reading Buddies sessions. There is something for everyone; space for studying, sharing poetry, researching family history, children’s activities and craft sessions, reading groups, In Stitches, Games club and much more!</p> <p>So, if you think you have what it takes, you are up for the challenge and you can evidence how you meet the JD requirements, apply now!</p> <p>Please view<strong> Job Profile</strong> here</p> <p>For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Amy.Young@havering.gov.uk </p> <p><strong>The closing date for the receipt of applications is 1st November 2024</strong>, however interest in this job may be high and we therefore reserve the right to close the vacancy early.</p> <p>You will be notified if your application has been successful.  Interview date to be confirmed.</p> <p>Should you require any help or advice with your online application, please contact the Recruitment Helpdesk on 01708 432770.</p> <p>Previous applicants need not apply.</p> <p><strong>Additional Information</strong></p> <p>We want everyone to choose Havering. When you apply for a job with us, your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity or sexual orientation. Our residents and service users come from all walks of life, and so do our employees. Find out what it means to Choose Havering.</p> <p>The London Borough of Havering has important responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. If you are appointed to a job that involves working with these groups, you may be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.</p> <p><strong>Please attach your supporting statement, explaining in no more than x2 A4 sides why and how you meet the criteria for this role.</strong></p> <p><strong>We practice anonymised recruitment. 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You will assist with weekly events and activities including singing rhymes and reading stories with our youngest members at Baby Bounce and Story Time sessions.</p> <p>We welcome all and all are welcome! Our libraries are bustling hubs of activity, whether it be sounds of songs in the air from our Baby Bounce sessions, to the delightful hum of children practising their reading at our Reading Buddies sessions. There is something for everyone; space for studying, sharing poetry, researching family history, children’s activities and craft sessions, reading groups, In Stitches, Games club and much more!</p> <p>So, if you think you have what it takes, you are up for the challenge and you can evidence how you meet the JD requirements, apply now!</p> <p>Please view <strong>Job Profile</strong><strong> </strong>here </p> <p>For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Amy.Young@havering.gov.uk </p> <p><strong>The closing date for the receipt of applications is 1st November 2024</strong>, however interest in this job may be high and we therefore reserve the right to close the vacancy early.</p> <p>You will be notified if your application has been successful.  Interview date to be confirmed.</p> <p>Should you require any help or advice with your online application, please contact the Recruitment Helpdesk on 01708 432770.</p> <p>Previous applicants need not apply.</p> <p><strong>Additional Information</strong></p> <p>We want everyone to choose Havering. 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This post plays a pivotal role in ensuring that the smooth running of the library by supporting the library manager through creating daily timetables, financial and business support. You will also be working with our Development Team to support reader development activities. You will work as part of a team to deliver these services and will also be expected to work on the public desks as necessary.</p>\n<p>To be successful in this role, you will need excellent customer service skills with experience of working in a library/information environment. Excellent IT skills are also essential and an education to GSCE level and/or an equivalent appropriate vocational qualification.</p>\n<p>We are looking for someone who is well organised, excited by change and is enthusiastic about delivering the best customer service to internal and external customers. If you feel you have the requisite skills and would like to join our team, then we'd love to hear from you.</p>\n<p><strong>Closing date: </strong>12 noon, Thursday 31st October 2024.</p>\n<p><strong>Interviews will be held on 12November 2024.</strong></p>\n<p>To apply online please click on the apply link above.</p>\n<p>Alternatively, please contact 020 7332 3978 (24 hr answerphone) quoting reference number <strong>OCCS0900 </strong>if you are experiencing any difficulties. A minicom service for the hearing impaired is available on 020 7332 3732.</p>\n<p>This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and as part of the selection process the successful applicant will be required to obtain a standard Disclosure &amp; Barring Service check.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>The City of London Corporation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.<em> </em></p>\n<p>The City of London Corporation want to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to thrive in the work that we do. The City of London Corporation is currently undergoing a programme to ensure that our pay and reward practices are competitive and equitable. We are committed to regularly benchmarking and reviewing pay across the whole organisation and against external sectors.</p>\n<p>The City of London Corporation is committed to Equal Opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.</p>\n<p>Because our roles are so varied, we don’t have a ‘one size fits all’ policy for workplace attendance. How many days a week you’ll be required to attend your workplace will depend on the requirements of your role. It’s important that you understand the requirements before applying to ensure you are able to meet them. We are committed to considering requests to work flexibly and job share. 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We care about the best outcomes for local people, through our public services. </strong></p>\n<p>We are proud of our world-famous thriving city with its rich culture, affordable housing, stunning waterfront and our beautiful green spaces – there’s really something for everyone! </p>\n<p><strong>The role: </strong></p>\n<p>A unique and exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Neighbourhoods and Housing directorate as a Libraries Strategy and Improvement Manager. This is a once in a generation opportunity to create a blueprint for a sustainable service that will provide a foundation for generations of residents.  </p>\n<p>We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our team and lead on the provision of a ‘forward thinking, transformative and efficient’ library service.</p>\n<p>You will bring to the role demonstrable experience of leadership, change management and service development of a frontline public service, alongside significant operational experience of managing libraries or similar services within a local authority or private sector setting. </p>\n<p>You should have a proven track record of turning strategy into deliverables, delivering a high level of service performance and effective budget management and strategic partnerships. You will have a responsibility to not only deliver the Council’s statutory duties but lead on the development of innovative projects and proposals that will deliver an outstanding service for the Council and its library users.</p>\n<p>Please download the job description and person specification (at the bottom of this page) to learn more about the role. Please note that you must meet all essential criteria in the person specification in order to be shortlisted.</p>\n<p><strong>Our offer to you:</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>35 hour working week with hybrid working model</strong></li>\n<li>\n<strong>At least 31 days holiday</strong> rising to 35 after 5 years service – plus bank holidays and the option to purchase further days</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Agile working</strong> – a ‘Flexibility First’ approach to agile working, where flexibility is the norm rather than the exception</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Part of the Local Government Pension scheme </strong>– option to join the AVC scheme</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Progression</strong> – opportunities and training through a wide range of high quality learning</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Health and Wellbeing </strong>offer including employee assistance programme</li>\n<li><strong>Cycle to Work and Travel Pass Schemes </strong></li>\n<li>\n<strong>Drive Time</strong> – a salary sacrifice car lease scheme</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Family friendly policies with enhanced leave </strong> </li>\n<li><strong>Discounted gym memberships </strong></li>\n<li><strong>Employee Volunteering Scheme </strong></li>\n<li><strong>Medicash </strong></li>\n</ul>\n<p>Click on this link to see what life is like working at Liverpool City Council – <a href=\"https://vimeo.com/942364338\">https://vimeo.com/942364338</a></p>\n<p><strong>Next steps:</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Closing date:</strong> Wednesday 6th November 2024</p>\n<p><strong>Shortlisting W/C</strong>: Monday 11th November 2024</p>\n<p><strong>Interviews W/C</strong>: Monday 18th November 2024</p>\n<p>If you would like to talk to a member of the team about the role, please email the Culture Liverpool Team via <a href=\"mailto:cultureliverpool@liverpool.gov.uk\">cultureliverpool@liverpool.gov.uk</a></p>\n<p>Liverpool City Council is committed to fostering a workforce representative of the communities we serve. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we believe in appointing candidates based on their skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities. To support this commitment, we guarantee an interview to candidates from under-represented groups who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role. </p>\n<p>If you require any reasonable adjustments in line with the Equality Act 2010, such as an application form in a different format or additional time to complete your application, please contact us at recruitment@liverpool.gov.uk</p>\n<p>Although we advertise on Jobs Go Public and other websites, your application process will be directed to our Tribepad system. Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you have registered on Tribepad, including your invite to interview if you are shortlisted. Please check your emails regularly, including Spam/Junk, after the closing dates for notifications. Please ensure you complete your full profile, work and education history in Tribepad.</p>\n<p><strong>We reserve the right to close vacancies earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applications. 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Brent’s diversity is evident to all who visit our borough and our long history of ethnic and cultural diversity has created a place that is truly unique and valued by those who live and work here.</div>\n<div> </div>\n<div>The council is pursuing a far-reaching transformation agenda that better meets the needs of our community so it is an exciting time to join us.</div>\n<div>\n<br>Brent Libraries deliver customer focussed culture, learning and information services in one of the most diverse boroughs in London. All of our libraries have self-service technology, a wide-ranging book stock, regular reading and learning activities and a year round programme of tailored events. 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Good organisation, digital and administrative skills are also a must.</p>\n<p>There is a customer facing element to the role so the candidate should enjoy working with the public and have experience of providing excellent customer service.</p>\n<p>Most important is an enthusiasm for libraries and a commitment to ensuring Brent Libraries excels in providing the local community with all the benefits that libraries have to offer.</p>\n<p>You will be responsible for the operational day-to-day management of and development of a range of libraries within a geographical location, managing staff and resources, building partnerships, and developing strong relationships with the community to understand local needs and strengths.</p>\n<p>The post-holder will be based at one of the six libraries, but the successful candidate will need to be able and prepared to work at any library in the borough.</p>\n<div>Closing date: 15 October 2024 (23:59)</div>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£35,031 - £36,567 p.a. inc. 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The costs for the DBS are paid by us<em>.</em></p>\n<p><strong>Interviews will be held on Monday 28 October 2024. </strong>Please be advised this could be subject to change, in which case we will give appropriate notice.</p>\n<p><strong>We will be reviewing applications on a regular basis and inviting those who meet our essential person specification criteria to interview. If you’re interested in this role, we strongly encourage you to apply without delay. </strong></p>\n<p><strong>Our offer to you:</strong></p>\n<p>Rutland Council is committed to Flexible Working and understands the benefits of supporting employees to manage their work and life balance, whilst meeting the needs of the service.</p>\n<p>We are committed to supporting and empowering our staff to be the best workers that they can be and Rutland Council is the place you want to be.    Our benefits go beyond the salary – being part of a great team, excellent Local Government Pension, generous annual leave, opportunities to learn and develop your career, and a demonstrable commitment to supporting the health and wellbeing of our staff.</p>\n<p>Whilst the base for this post is Oakham, Rutland, the Local Authority offers a hybrid working practice.  As well as working from home, we feel it is important that you have the opportunity to spend time in the workplace with your colleagues to help you learn, develop and engage.</p>\n<p><strong>Find out more:</strong></p>\n<p>To learn more about working with us visit <a href=\"https://jobs.rutland.gov.uk\">https://jobs.rutland.gov.uk</a> or if you have any queries about this role please contact Bernadette Caffrey on 01572 720943 or at <a href=\"mailto:BCaffrey@rutland.gov.uk\">BCaffrey@rutland.gov.uk</a>. 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