Casual Library Assistants

at  Bristol City Council

CASUAL WORKERS

Are you passionate about assisting others in their quest for information? Would you like to be at the centre of your community, delivering an essential public service to everyone?
If this sounds like you, we are seeking friendly and approachable Casual library staff to work throughout Bristol. Your role will involve covering for staff absences due to sickness or holidays, helping us maintain and enhance our high-quality service.
You will perform various tasks to keep the libraries running smoothly. This includes processing new materials with our library computer system, responding to email and phone inquiries, and unpacking and organising items that arrive in crates from different parts of the city. We will provide training in manual handling, display screen equipment, and other areas to ensure that all tasks are completed safely.

We particularly welcome applications from people who are able to work in the following libraries/shifts.

• Junction 3 Easton, in particular lunch cover and short shifts.
• Bishopston/Clifton/ Redland, all day Saturday and lunch cover/short shifts throughout the week.
• Whitchurch/Stockwood/Hartcliffe, all day Saturday and lunch cover/short shifts throughout the week.
• Knowle/Wick Road/Filwood, all day and lunch cover/short shifts throughout the week.

Why Bristol City Council?
At Bristol City Council, we go that extra mile for our people; we offer a work environment which is fast moving and supportive, giving you the chance to use your skills and develop new ones within a high-profile organisation.
Join us and you’ll receive an excellent rewards package including membership of the Local Government Pension scheme, and a generous annual leave allowance. In addition, you’ll be working in a supportive environment where you’ll have the chance to make Bristol a better place and contribute to its future.

WE’RE A DISABILITY CONFIDENT EMPLOYER WHICH MEANS WE VALUE RECRUITING AND RETAINING DISABLED PEOPLE. ANY JOB APPLICANTS WHO CONSIDER THEMSELVES TO BE DISABLED AND MEET THE ESSENTIAL CRITERIA IN THE PERSON SPECIFICATION ARE GUARANTEED AN INTERVIEW. WE’LL MAKE REASONABLE ADJUSTMENTS THROUGHOUT THE INTERVIEW PROCESS AND PROVIDE CONTINUED WORKPLACE SUPPORT THROUGHOUT YOUR CAREER.

If, after you have read the Job Description and Person Specification, you have any questions please email Cath Farnham Cath.Farnham@bristol.gov.uk
At Bristol City Council, we value having a workforce as diverse as the city we serve. We therefore welcome, develop and promote people from all sections of the community. We particularly welcome applications from Young People, Black and racially minoritised, Disabled and Male candidates who are currently under-represented within this service of Bristol City Council. Appointments will be made on merit

Please refer the Job description for details