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If you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment and relish being part of a close-knit team, supporting colleagues to deliver better outcomes for the residents of West Sussex. we want to hear from you!
Salary: £24,294 to £24,702 per annum (£12,147 to 12,351 pro rata for part time) with entitlement to Saturday Enhancement working 7 hours 30 minutes for 1 in 4 Saturdays.
Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract until 31st December 2025
Working Pattern: Part time (18.5 hours per week) This role requires the successful candidate to work a shift pattern. Monday to Saturday
Location: Horsham Library, Horsham Library, Lower Tanbridge Way, Horsham, RH12 1PJ
Interview Date: Monday 25 November
Internal candidates wishing to apply for this role will be considered for a secondment position. Please can you therefore discuss and agree this with your manager before applying for this position.
The Opportunity
Horsham is a busy, friendly library in a spacious building on two floors, located in the town centre close to shops and services.
We are looking to recruit a Senior Library Assistant to join our senior team and support our friendly team of library assistants.
The duties of a Senior Library Assistant are wide ranging across many areas of the library service and include delivering a customer-facing library service and high-quality enquiry service.
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 need to provide information accurately and signpost to other services where necessary. You will be responsible for supervising and supporting Library Assistants and volunteers ensuring that they deliver a high standard of service to our customers.
The role may sometimes involve working with challenging members of the public to solve more complex library queries such as dealing with overdue charges.
You will be a keen team player, able to work alongside partners and volunteers providing excellent customer service to the whole range of visitors to the library.
Flexibility is key as one moment you may be helping a customer log-on to the library Wi-Fi and download an eBook, the next leading a Baby Rhyme Time session for parents and babies.
The variety of our work means that no two days are the same. We get huge job satisfaction from helping everyone who comes through our doors, and you could too!
For more information on the Key Skills as well as the Qualifications and/or experience required, please refer to the Job Description attached.
Shifts
Week 1:
Monday 8.30am to 12.30pm
Tuesday 8.30am to 6.05pm
Wednesday Off
Thursday Off
Friday 2.00pm to 6.05pm
Saturday Off
Week 2:
Monday 8:30am to 12:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am to 6:05pm
Wednesday Off
Thursday Off
Friday 2:00pm to 6:05pm
Saturday Off
Week 3:
Monday 8:30am to-12:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am to 6:05pm
Wednesday Off
Thursday Off
Friday 2:00pm to 6:05pm
Saturday 8:35am to 5:05pm
Week 4:
Monday 8:30am to-12:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am to 6:05pm
Wednesday Off
Thursday Off
Friday 2:00pm to 6:05pm
Saturday OFF
Further Information
The reference number for this role is CPP01005.
Does this sound like the opportunity for you? Click apply below, upload your CV, and complete the application form, explaining how you meet the key skills in the attached job description and experience you can bring to the role. Please ensure all that any gaps in employment are covered in your CV.
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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 right to work within the UK, satisfactory references, 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.
