Apprentice Library Assistant

2024-06-08 | Sefton Council | Crosby | Sefton | United Kingdom

Perks & Benefits:

Location:
Crosby
  • Employer: Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council
  • Salary: NMW Age Dependent Salary (Pay award pending)
  • Location: Formby Library, Crosby Library
  • Contract: Temporary
  • Working Pattern: Full Time
  • Hours: 36 hours per week.
  • DBS Check: No
  • Closing Date: 21/06/2024 at 23:59
  • Reference: COMM/24/283412

Libraries – Crosby or Formby Library

Apprentice Library Assistant x 2 Posts

Qualification – Level 2 Customer Services Practitioner

Hours - 36 hours

Fixed term – 15 months

Salary - NMW age dependent (breakdown per age group as below)

  • Age 16-17 £ 12,014 per annum (£6.40 per hour)
  • Age 18-20 £ 16,143 per annum (£8.60 per hour)
  • Age 21+ £ 21,475 per annum (£11.44 per hour)

Apprenticeships are high quality, work-based training programmes for people who want to develop their prospects and career. The programme provides work-based training to those who want to learn new skills and gain qualifications while working.

The Library Service are looking to recruit two Apprentice Library Assistants who are passionate about this service, whilst also being committed and motivated to complete the programme. The main base of these roles would be located at either Formby Library, Duke Street
Formby, L37 4AN or Crosby Library, Crosby Road North, Waterloo, L22 0LQ whilst also supporting other libraries across the borough.

Your duties will include maintaining a high quality, efficient and high standard of library service for all users. Undertake all operational aspects of the library function, undertake administration and daily/weekly financial routines, maintain records, and promote stock and events.

Inclusive Recruitment

We are proud to be an organisation which embraces diversity and difference. We employ colleagues who each bring their own unique skills to deliver an excellent service to our customers.

We always recruit the most talented people for any role, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

We aim to be reflective of the communities that we operate in. We promote diversity and encourage applicants from all backgrounds.

Visit Inclusive Recruitment (sefton.gov.uk) for further information regarding the Council’s approach to Inclusive Recruitment.

Equal Opportunities

Please note that all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for these jobs (as given in the Person Specification) and who want to apply under the Disability Confident Scheme will be invited to interview.

How to apply

To apply for this post please request a job pack and application form by emailing [email protected]

Closing date – Friday 21st June 2024

Interviews – Thursday 4th July 2024

Equal Opportunities

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

Sefton Council strives to ensure that our workforce is inclusive and representative of our communities. A diverse workforce is important to us, our staff bring with them a wide range of experiences, views, ideas, and innovations, and we are committed to providing an environment that recognises, respects, and values everybody’s identity, where individual differences are strengths and where everyone can thrive and maximise their potential. We are always open to learning and growing as an organisation, and we welcome new ideas and initiatives that promote equality, diversity and inclusion.

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer; all candidates will receive equal treatment. Our decision to appoint will be based upon whether an individual’s skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities make them the most suitable candidate for the role.

GUARANTEED INTERVIEW SCHEME

Please note that all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for these jobs (as given in the Person Specification) and who want to apply under the Disability Confident Scheme will be invited to interview.

If you are currently in care or have previously been in care, we provide a guaranteed interview scheme for care experienced people if you meet the essential requirements for the role.

How to apply

To apply for this post please request a job pack and application form by emailing [email protected]

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