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. They’ve got ambitious targets to meet by 2025 and need people who are driven, dynamic and ready to deliver the very best for communities. Public service is more important than ever, and this role represents a real opportunity to make a difference to communities by transforming the way they work and placing our residents at the heart of everything they do.
Working at Liverpool City Council provides an opportunity to contribute to your community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents. Their values shape how they work to deliver public services and how we communicate with the residents they serve. They care about the best outcomes for local people, through our public services.
They 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 their Community Libraries.
The post holders will be required to provide access to information and learning for the local community. They’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.
Their 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, they 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 them at recruitment@liverpool.gov.uk
Although they advertise on Jobs Go Public and other websites, your application process will be directed to their 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.
They reserve the right to close vacancies earlier than the specified date should they receive sufficient applications. If interested, please complete an application as early as possible.
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