Driver/Library Assistant

If you are passionate about making a positive difference in the community, are customer service focussed and have excellent driving skills , then this role is perfect for you!

We're looking for a Library Assistant/Driver to join the West Sussex Schools Library Service (SLS).

West Sussex Schools Library Service (SLS) provides schools with high quality resources and expertise to support literacy and whole school learning to primary schools across West Sussex.

One schools highlights the importance of this service: "Thanks very much for the wonderful services and support the SLS gives to our school. We love the school mobile visits, giving the chance to browse and for children to be involved in selecting books for our schools library."

To find out more about the West Sussex Schools Library Service (SLS) click the link here: Schools Library Service | West Sussex Services for Schools

The Opportunity

Salary: £12,147 to £12,350 per annum (calculated to Term Time only)

Contract Type: Permanent, Term Time Only (39 weeks)

Working Pattern: Part-time (14 hours per week) working across 3 days per week

Location:Worthing Library, Richmond Rd, Worthing BN11 1HD

Interview Date: 28 March 2024

We're looking for a well-motivated person, with a keen attention to detail, and good digital and administrative skills, to join a small but active team where you will visit several schools across West Sussex during term time.

And you won't just be sitting behind a desk, you will assist with the exchange of books; restocking the mobile and carry out other library assistant duties in the Schools Library Service base.

It's an active role: you will be driving, carrying books, taking books from the base to restock, moving around the vehicle, and supporting school staff and children when operating the mobile library.

We're looking for a friendly and enthusiastic person, who enjoys talking to customers, as you'll be dealing with requests from a range of customers. You will be a keen team player, able to work alongside partners and other services providing excellent customer service.

No candidate will meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we've identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we'd love to learn more about you!

For more information on the Key Skills as well as the Qualifications and/or experience required, please refer to the Job Description attached.

Working for Us

We think libraries are great places to work, where you can make a difference to local communities every day. Find out more about the variety that comes with working in a library and hear first-hand from some of our library staff here: Library Jobs - West Sussex

As an employer we recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive and dynamic working environment where employees can achieve their full potential, achieve a healthy work-life balance and are rewarded for the work they do.

Upon joining us you will have access to a range of benefits including the following:

• A excellent local government pension scheme
• A Term Time Only (TTO) contract where you will only work during periods in which schools are open.
• A range of flexible working options, depending on your job role
• Maternity, paternity, dependency and adoption leave
• volunteering opportunities
• Training and development opportunities, including coaching and mentoring
• A range of discounts giving our staff access to hundreds of offers; groceries, travel, cinema tickets, days out, leisure activities, high street retailers and the opportunity to save over £1,000 a year through our West Sussex Choices benefits platform (see our Staff discounts page if you are a business looking to offer a discount)
• Health and wellbeing benefits including access to our Employee Assistance Programme, Mental Health First Aiders and Voluntary Health Cash Plans.

Further Information

The reference number for this role is CPP00877.

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. 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 5 years worth referencing, a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check 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.

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