Apprentice Library Assistant | Full time | Library Services | Lancaster

12.71 per hour 37 hours per week Fixed term Full time Library Services Lancaster

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. Were proud to offer access to quality resources knowledgeable and friendly staff and a supportive environment for everyone.

What youll be doing:

As an Apprentice Library Assistant youll 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)

The post available is:

• Lancaster Apprentice Library Assistant
• 12.71 per hour
• Temporary for 2-years from start date

• 37 hours per week (see link to rota at the bottom of the advert)

What were 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.

As an apprentice you will work with a team in offering a high-quality library and information service and you will support the planning and the delivery of a diverse range of events and activities. You will support and encourage customers to access online information and resources for example accessing free eBooks and newspaper apps or helping someone find reliable information such as applying for a passport.

Apprentices will have the opportunity to gain in-depth knowledge about the Library Service and receive appropriate training and support to assist in the provision of an efficient and effective library service. You will work towards gaining the work-based in Library information and archive services assistant / Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education in a timely manner.

Sometimes you will need to work at other locations and the role may involve some lone working.

Interview process:

The interview process will be in two parts:

Part 1- All shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend an information session. This will last about 1 hour and involve:

• A meeting with a manager
• Tour of the library and explanation of duties

Part 2 - All applicants attending the information sessions will be invited for interview.

How to apply:

We encourage all applicants to visit any Lancashire Library to see what is on offer.

Applications must be submitted online via the Lancashire County Council website. If you have any queries not stated on the advert please contact .

Before submitting your application please make sure you have given good examples of how you meet the criteria detailed on the job description and person specification (see linked at the bottom of the advert).

For further queries about the role please contact Anna Haywood (Mondays or Tuesdays) - .

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!

Further information:

The post you are applying for is covered by theRehabilitation 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

ROTA