Casual Library Assistant

Are you looking for a role that truly offers flexibility to support a work/life balance?

Are you looking for a role where you are not always sat behind a desk?

Are you a friendly and approachable individual who enjoys engaging with people from a range of diverse ages and backgrounds?

If so, we could have the perfect role for you!

We're looking for Casual Library Assistant to be a part of our close-knit library service!

Our libraries deliver essential community-based support, promoting the benefits of reading for everyone, offering a quality, trusted information service, bridging digital inclusion through supporting safe access to online resources, and curating a programme of events and activities that meet the needs of targeted audiences.

The Opportunity

Salary: £13.21 to £13.43 per hour (includes annual leave entitlement) Casual employees whose principal place of work is within the boundaries of Crawley Borough Council can make a claim for this market supplement for each hour worked.

Contract Type: Casual

Working Pattern: Casual hours (up to 37 hours per week)

Location:Crawley Library Southgate Avenue, Crawley, RH10 6HG and East Grinstead Library32-40 West Street East Grinstead, RH19 4SR

Interview Date: 10 June 2024 and 11 June 2024.

Crawley is a modern and friendly library in a spacious building including a café, near the town centre. It is home to the Business & Intellectual Property Centre and Employ Crawley for help with setting up you own business or looking for a job. The library works in partnership with Crawley College and is the lending library for all their further and higher education courses.

East Grinstead is a modern, friendly library located in the town centre. In good weather, a garden is available. The library is also home to a Tourist Information desk.

We are looking for friendly, enthusiastic, and resourceful individuals, with excellent digital skills to work up to 30 hours per week during July and August. After the summer period, your hours will be in line with your flexibility and the library's operational needs.

Your shifts will vary between Monday to Saturday. You will work in line with the libraries core hours (09:00am to 5:00pm).

You will be the go-to person for customers at the library, providing high quality assistance with their questions and guiding them to other services as needed.

Its not just about the books! We are looking for someone who understands the power of community and the importance of fostering a love for reading in people of all ages. You will have the opportunity to participate in exciting library programmes such as Baby Rhyme Time session for parents and babies or Knit and Natter.

Customer service is at the forefront of the library service, as it plays an important role in creating a vibrant and dynamic workplace. It requires flexibility, creativity, and initiative from those who work there. This could mean helping a customer log -on to the library Wi-Fi or a reading recommendation.

The variety of our work means that no two days are the same. We get huge job satisfaction from helping everyone who comes through our doors, and you could too!

Further Information

The reference number for this role is CPP00936.

Does this sound like the opportunity for you? Click apply below, upload your CV, and complete the application form, explaining how you meet the key skills in the attached job description and experience you can bring to the role. Please ensure all that any gaps in employment are covered in your CV.

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We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This post is subject to 3 years referencing and a health check.

Equity, inclusion and accessibility is very important to West Sussex County Council. We welcome and encourage applications from everyone, as this helps us build a diverse and talented workforce, that reflects the communities we serve. We ensure our approach to recruitment is flexible and supportive to enable all applicants to be at their best and to ensure they have the best possible chance of success.

We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for applicants that have a disability, are a veteran or are a care leaver. More information can be found on our application help page.