Discover yourself in Lewisham where what you do makes a difference to our vibrant and culturally diverse communities!
We have a rich history of welcoming people from all over the world and are proud to be recognised as the UK’s first Borough of Sanctuary, for our work in championing the rights of refugees and migrants.
Introduction
Come and join us as a Library Assistant.
We are looking for enthusiastic and self-motivated Library Assistants to join our Libraries and Heritage Team to help us create welcoming spaces and be at the heart of our libraries front line services. If you are passionate, customer-focused and love a fast-paced environment, come and join us and make a difference every day to our users and communities.
What’s the role?
As a Library Assistant you will be working with the team to deliver library services and act as the face of the Council to all residents and actively promote the full range of library services to customers.
You will assist users in making effective use of the Service, maintaining a high standard of personal customer care in all contact with service users.
What’s in it for you?
Excellent training and development opportunities, plus a range of benefits including:
- Generous holiday allowance
- Local Government Pension scheme
- Season ticket and bicycle loans
- A range of staff discounts including local subsidised gym memberships
- Supportive staff networks
What we’re looking for
- Ability to work on own and as part of a team
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- A flexible approach to the job
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to work with people of all ages and abilities
Location
Roles exits in all Lewisham Hub Libraries, Catford, Deptford, Downham and Lewisham and can either be part time, or full time hrs.
Special conditions
- Part time of or full time of hrs
- Working up to pm twice per week
- All staff work a week rota with week day hours plus a Saturday one week, week day hours and a Sunday the following week and the third week, just week day hours. An enhanced payment is paid for weekend