Library Assistant | Part Time | Burnley & Pendle
Lancashire County CouncilSalary £25,185 - £25,989 Per Annum | Permanent, Part Time | Various Hours | Burnley & Pendle
Are you passionate about reading and enjoy helping others?
We are looking for an enthusiastic, customer focussed and digitally confident individual to join our library teams.
Lancashire Libraries are a vital service that provide welcoming, inclusive spaces where people of all ages can connect, learn and feel safe. We're proud to offer access to quality resources, knowledgeable and friendly staff, and a supportive environment for everyone.
What You'll Be Doing:
As a Library Assistant, you'll support the delivery of a high-quality library and information service.
This includes:
- Assisting customers with accessing digital resources and information.
- Supporting in the planning and delivery of events (e.g. author events, class visits
- Engaging with customers to promote reading for pleasure
You will be appointed to a library base(s), but there will be an expectation that you will work at other libraries as required. Hours of work are listed against the available post and are a set working pattern over two weeks, please see the rota attachment at the bottom of the advert. These hours cannot be changed.
The posts available are:
- Barnoldswick Library 15hpw
- Brierfield Library 15hpw
- Burnley Library 7hpw
What We’re Looking For:
Our ideal person will be welcoming and friendly, have a love for reading and be passionate about sharing this. You will have excellent communication and digital skills, be able to work with a range of stakeholders and be able to deliver a customer focused service.
Applications must be submitted online. If you require any further information about this role, please contact CS.businesssupport@lancashire.gov.uk.
Interview Process:
The interview process will be in two parts:
Interview 1 (assessment day) - All shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend an assessment day. This will last about 1hr and involve:
- A meeting with a manager
- Tour of the library and explanation of duties
Work related short assessments
Interview 2 – (formal interview) Only applicants successful at the assessment day will be invited for interview.
Assessment Date: 13th April - Burnley Library
Interview Date: 20th April – Burnley library
Why Join Us?
- A competitive salary and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions.
- A great holiday entitlement of 26 days annual leave (pro rata), rising with length of service, plus Bank Holidays.
- Weekend pay enhancements.
- Employee Assistance Programme, credit union, counselling, and discounts on phone contracts, gym and lots more!
Please note the salary quoted for this position is the full time equivalent. These positions are part time, therefore, the salary received will be paid on a pro–rata basis.
The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Further information can be found on the 'Our Recruitment Process' tab.
We reserve the right to close a vacancy early, before the closing date, if we receive sufficient applications.
Job description and person specification