Lancashire County Council
Library Assistant | South Ribble
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Library Assistant | South Ribble | Salary £25,185 - £25,989 Per Annum Pro Rata
Permanent | Part Time | Various Hours
Are you passionate about reading and enjoy helping others?
We are looking for an enthusiastic, customer-focused, 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. We're proud to offer access to quality resources, knowledgeable and friendly staff, and a supportive environment for everyone.
What you'll be doing:
As a Library Assistant, you'll 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).
- Engaging with customers to promote reading for pleasure.
You will be appointed to a library base(s), but there will be an expectation that you will work at other libraries as required.
Hours of work are listed against the available post and are a set working pattern over two weeks, please see the rota attachment at the bottom of the advert. These hours cannot be changed.
The posts available are:
- Bamber Bridge Library - 18hpw
- Leyland Library - 7hpw
What we’re 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.
How to apply:
Applications must be submitted online via the Lancashire County Council website. If you require any further information about this role, please contact CS.businesssupport@lancashire.gov.uk.
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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 attached at the bottom of the advert).
Interview Process:
The interview process will be in two parts. All shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend an assessment day, which will last around an hour, details below. Only applicants successful at the assessment day will then be invited for a formal interview.
Interview 1 (assessment day) – Friday 18th September - Leyland Library
The assessment day will include:
- A meeting with a manager.
- Tour of the library and explanation of duties.
- Work-related short assessments.
Interview 2 (formal interview) – Friday 2nd October – Lostock Hall Library.
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:
Please note the salary quoted for this position is the full-time equivalent. These positions are part-time, therefore, the salary received will be paid on a pro-rata basis.
The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation 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.
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Job Description & Person Specification
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Local Government Reorganisation
The Government has confirmed that local government across Lancashire will be reorganised, with the current 15 councils being replaced by four new unitary councils covering North, South, East, and West Lancashire from April 2028.
If you are successful in your application, you will initially join Lancashire County Council. However, as part of the planned transition, your employment will transfer to one of the new unitary councils from April 2028, subject to the implementation of the reorganisation and relevant employment legislation.
Throughout this period, our focus remains on delivering excellent services to our communities. By joining us now, you'll play an important role in shaping the future of local government and helping to build a strong new organisation that will serve residents for years to come.
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