Library Assistant

Richmond upon Thames operates a high performing public library service which is very well regarded within the community. The role of the Sunday Library Assistant is to assist in the effective delivery of library services to the public, carrying out a range duties working with the Sunday Manager to maintain a high level of service across the 3 library sites open on Sunday., To open and close buildings as required and to be responsible for the security of the building and its contents whilst open to the public.

To support new or inexperienced members of staff.

To help create and maintain a welcoming, comfortable and safe environment for both customer and colleagues

multi task in a busy environment

work on a customer service desk carrying out a range of duties including answering enquires and dealing with the issue and return of resources

To help library users to access a range of IT resources

To assist with the promotion of library stock

Library staff pride themselves on the high quality and welcoming service they are able to offer local people.

Modern public libraries are busy and stimulating spaces, open to all members of the community and library staff need to be resilient, confident and resourceful in order to deal with the often complex and challenging issues that occur as a result.

You may be be required to work in any of the 3 libraries open on a Sunday so you will need to be flexible in your attitude to work

Hours - 4.5 hour Weekend Post

Every Sunday from 12.45 -5.15

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences, recognising that employees from a variety of backgrounds bring important and positive contributions to the Councils and can improve the way we deliver services.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer. If you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, please let us know.

We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Some posts may be exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to these posts will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

We offer a wide range of benefits designed to attract, develop, and reward our employees such as 40 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays), flexible working and a generous pension plan.

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils