Keyworker

Keyworker - Library Services at Home

Permanent

Gradepro rata

Consultation grade - subject to formal evaluation under the Pay Equity Review

Working 18.25 hours per week

We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic Keyworker to join our dedicated team in delivering library services direct to customers in their own homes throughout Birmingham. You will undertake general library duties including stock selection for customers as well as driving to all areas of the city as part of a scheduled service.
To be successful you will have excellent customer service and communication skills have the ability to work flexibly able to change priorities according to the needs of the service as well as able to work on your own initiative and be part of the wider team.

You will be part of a team providing a citywide library service to residents throughout Birmingham. Duties include selecting library stock and driving to all areas of the city delivering to people in their own homes and general library duties.

You must be able to demonstrate a caring attitude and cultural awareness of our diverse client group. A full driving licence and the ability to drive vans up to 3.5t is essential. You will need to be able to load/unload boxes of books weighing up to 15kg. Library training will be provided. Training will be provided.

The successful candidate will be subject to a driving assessment with Birmingham City Council prior to an offer being made. You will be required to present your Driving License at interview.

Please upload an up-to-date CV and Personal Statement via the attachments part of your application. The Personal Statement should outline how you meet the essential criteria for the role through your personal qualities skills and experience and include your motivation for applying to the post. Note the Personal Statement should be no more than 1500 words. Unfortunately we cannot consider any applications without a CV and Personal Statement attached

Birmingham City Council is an accredited Disability Confident Leader employer andwe arecommitted to employing retaining and developing all of our people.

We are dedicated to supporting internal mobility and the development of our people. As such applications from internal employees and those under S118 will be given priority and reviewed before external applications are considered.

We want to ensure your recruitment journey with us is a positive and equitable one so please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments additional support accessibility needs or if there is any way in which we can support you through your application.

For any informal enquires please contact:Linda Monk

We welcome applications from people with caring responsibilities and flexible working options will be considered.

A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be undertaken.

Proof of Right to work in the UK will be required for all applicants in accordance withUK Home Office requirements before any employment offer can be confirmed.

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We strive to advertise all roles for a minimum of two weeks. However due to high application volumes vacancies may close earlier than the stated deadline. We encourage you to submit your application without delay to ensure consideration.