Library Assistant - Littlehampton Library
Perks & Benefits:
Salary: £22,737 to £23,144 per annum (£11,061 to £11,259 – pro rata for part time)
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Pattern: 18 hours per week. Shifts working Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday*
Location: Littlehampton Library, Maltravers Road, Littlehampton, BN17 5NA
Interview Date: 24 July 2024
Littlehampton Library is full of friendly staff on hand to welcome to this Carnegie Library near the town centre and seafront. Built in 1906, with some original features and large attractive grounds.
We are looking for a friendly, enthusiastic, and resourceful individual, with excellent digital skills.
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.
It’s 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 sessions for parents and babies or Knit and Natter.
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
From flexible working (where possible) to access to our Employee Assistance Programme, we are committed to providing a healthy work life balance. A laptop and mobile will be supplied if applicable to your role. You will benefit from 25 days annual leave, rising to 28 days after 5 years’ service (pro rata for part time) plus the opportunity to buy additional leave, an excellent local government pension scheme as well as a range of discounts giving our staff access to hundreds of offers.
For more information about the wide variety of benefits you can take advantage of please visit our Rewards and Benefits page.
Further Information
The reference number for this role is CPP00959
For an informal conversation or for further information regarding the role, please contact Sarah Brand at [email protected]
For an informal conversation regarding the application process, please contact Rosa Siracusa (Resourcing & Talent Acquisition Specialist) at [email protected]
For issues or queries regarding your application please contact [email protected]
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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.
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Job Reference: CPP00959