Please Note: The application deadline for this job has now passed.
Job Information
Are you outgoing, love helping people and enthusiastic about your local community?
If so, we are looking for a part-time (15hrs) Library & Information Assistant at Morpeth Library to assist in the promotion and delivery of a comprehensive and efficient library and information service to residents and visitors in Northumberland by maintaining the day to day operations on site; acting as the first point of contact, maintaining a high level of customer care and undertaking a range of tasks that support the delivery of a quality service.
What we are looking for
If you:
• Enjoy engaging with a wide range of people
• Have a confident and patient approach
• Are I.T literate
• Love a good book
Working with us in Northumberland Libraries could be just for you.
Working Pattern
Week 1
Monday 1-6 (5hrs)
Wednesday 9-5 (7hrs/1 hour lunch)
Friday 10-1 (3hrs)
Total 15 hours
Week 2
Thursday 9-5 (7hrs/1 hour lunch)
Friday 1-6 (5hrs)
Saturday 9.30-12.30 (3hrs)
Total 15 hours
Why choose us?
We have some outstanding benefits to offer you, including:
-26 days annual leave plus public/bank holidays, rising to 31 days after 5 years of service (pro rata for part-time employees)
-Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
-Flexi scheme (if applicable) – up to 2 days flexible leave available per month (pro rata for part-time employees)
-Local government discount schemes available to all employees with offers at local businesses along with various national brands
-Commitment to work/life balance offering flexibility through various schemes including job sharing, flexible working, term-time only, and compressed hours
-A range of salary sacrifice schemes are available
-Staff networks - run by staff, for staff, providing opportunities for peer networking, mutual support, staff development e.g. Armed Forces, ASD, Enable (disability), LGBT+, Menopause, Mental Wellbeing, Racial Equality
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. If you wish to notify us of your eligibility for this scheme, please email hrrecruitment@northumberland.gov.uk or ring 01670 623930 with your name and the job title you have applied for and one of the recruitment team will ensure this is factored into the shortlisting process and kept anonymous. If you have a disability and would prefer to apply in a different format, please see the alternative methods below. This information will be treated as confidential and will only be used to check that you meet the essential requirements of the post.
Alternative application format:
British Sign Language: northumberlandcc-cs.signvideo.net
For those with speech difficulties or hearing loss: Text relay service dial 018001 01670 623930
