Job Introduction
Job title: Library and Information Assistant
A bit about us:
Liverpool is home to vibrant, energetic and engaged communities, people who take real ownership of their local area and are passionate about making our city a better place. We've got ambitious targets to meet by 2025 and we need people who are driven, dynamic and ready to deliver the very best for our communities. Public service is more important than ever, and this role represents a real opportunity to make a difference to our communities by transforming the way we work and placing our residents at the heart of everything we do.
Working at Liverpool City Council provides an opportunity to contribute to your community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents. Our values shape how we work to deliver public services and how we communicate with the residents we serve. We care about the best outcomes for local people, through our public services.
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!
The role:
Vacancies have arisen for full time Library and Information Assistants, based in Central Library or in one of our Community Libraries.
The post holders will be required to provide access to information and learning for the local community. We’re looking for outstanding employees who have excellent customer care and communication skills, a flexible approach to work, competency with IT, and an interest in books and information retrieval.
The post holders will be required to work a combination of early shifts (8:45am-5pm) and late shifts (12pm-8pm, 9:45am-6pm or 9:45-5pm). They will also be required to work one in two Saturdays (8:45am-5pm or 9:45am-4pm). Shifts will be dependent on location and allowances will be paid where applicable.
The main duties of the posts:
To offer advice and guidance to customers on the use of library stock. This can also include assisting with information enquiries
- To use ICT to assist customers in accessing library services, and to help promote and use digital services
- To undertake cash handling
- To work flexibly across the library service
- To undertake further training, as and when required
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.
Our offer to you:
- 35 hour working week
- At least 27 days holiday rising to 32 after 5 years service – plus bank holidays (pro rata where applicable) and the option to purchase further days
- Part of the Local Government Pension scheme – option to join the AVC scheme
- Progression – opportunities and training through a wide range of high quality learning
- Health and Wellbeing offer including employee assistance programme
- Cycle to Work and Travel Pass Schemes
- Drive Time – a salary sacrifice car lease scheme
- Family friendly policies with enhanced leave
- Discounted gym memberships
- Employee Volunteering Scheme
- Medicash
Next steps:
Closing date: Wednesday 13th November 2024
If you would like to talk to a member of the team about the role, please contact Jeanette Hindley via jeanette.hindley@liverpool.gov.uk
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.
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
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.
We reserve the right to close vacancies earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applications. If interested, please complete an application as early as possible.
Watch our recruitment video to see what life is like working at Liverpool City Council:
