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. We're proud to offer access to quality resources, knowledgeable and friendly staff, and a supportive environment for everyone.

The post available is:

Apprentice Library Assistant – Fleetwood Library
37 hours per week
Temporary for 2 years from start date

What You'll Be Doing:

As an Apprentice 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)

A Library Apprentice to work at Fleetwood Library. This is a temporary 2-year role, working an average of 37 hours per week. This will include some evenings and weekends, over a two-week rota (see attached rota at the bottom of the advert).

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.

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 CS.businesssupport@lancashire.gov.uk.

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).

Why Join Us?

At Lancashire County Council, you’ll have the opportunity to shape a career path that suits you, with access to personal and professional qualifications, coaching, and mentoring. This is the place to build the career you’ve always wanted.

In return for your passion and expertise, we offer a generous benefits package, including:

A competitive salary and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions.
26 days of annual leave (rising with length of service), plus 8 bank holidays and 2 additional statutory days. You’ll also have the option to purchase additional leave each year.
Access to our staff discount scheme in partnership with Vivup, offering savings with a wide range of UK retailers—from weekly groceries to white goods and vehicles.

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.

We reserve the right to close a vacancy early, before the closing date, if we receive sufficient applications.

Job Description and Person Specification

Lancashire County Council

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