Job details
Job reference
REQ00000015320
Date posted
15/06/2023
Application closing date
02/07/2023
Location
MILLOM
Salary
£21,968 (£11.39 p/h)
Package
Blank
Contractual hours
37
Basis
Full time
Job category/type
OTHER
Library and Customer Assistant CMB302e
Job description
Library and Customer Assistant
Salary: £21,968 (£11.39 p/h)
Hours: 37
Location: Millom
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Library opening hours ie Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and alternate Saturday mornings
About this opportunity
We are seeking to recruit an energetic and highly motivated individual with great customer service skills. The post will be based at Millom Library, in the recently opened Community Hub.
The role is extremely varied and requires individuals to:
- Be the first point of contact for customers’ literacy, reading, information and learning needs.
- Provide direction to trusted sources of information and community support.
- Support library customers to build their digital skills and confidence.
- Carry out general library duties, help with the security of buildings and basic health & safety tasks.
- Deliver a wide range of events and activities for all ages that will involve reading and singing.
- Work as part of a team.
The successful candidate will have experience of delivering excellent customer
What can we offer you!
- Excellent training and development offers
- Flexible working opportunities
- Opportunity to join the Local Government Pension Scheme
- Boost your pension with Shared Cost Additional Voluntary Contributions (facilitated by AVC Wise)
- Various perks and discounts schemes, including money off your phone contract and local gyms
- Competitive rates of pay
Application and Interview information
Closing date: 2nd July
Interview date: 12th July, Millom Library
We are currently operating both in-person and virtual interviews. Options will be discussed with candidates once they have been invited to the interview stage of the process for this specific position, and if you have any concerns or adjustments are needed, we are happy to discuss.
If you are invited to a virtual interview, this will preferably be undertaken using the Microsoft Teams software, which is currently free for new users, however if there are any issues with accessing this technology, we are happy to discuss alternative arrangements prior to the interviews.
Safer Recruitment
At Cumberland Council we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety and welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and expects all employees, volunteers and the Externally Provided Workforce (EPWs) to share this commitment.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Cumberland Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone and work to promote an inclusive, supportive culture that values and celebrates our differences.
As a Disability Confident Employer, disabled applicants, who meet the essential criteria of this job, are guaranteed an interview.
