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THIS ROLE HAS A STARTING SALARY OF £10,438.33 PER ANNUM (PRO RATA TO £25,052 FTE), BASED ON A 15 HOUR WORKING WEEK.

We are looking for 2 enthusiastic and self-motivated Library Assistants to join our dedicated team. You will be based at Addlestone and Chertsey Libraries, but you will also be required to work at Knaphill, West Byfleet and Woking Libraries.
Libraries are spaces for social interaction, learning and cultural experiences, acting as an economic enabler providing support for local communities and businesses. Surrey’s libraries offer vital services to all members of their communities.
Libraries are spaces for social interaction, learning and cultural experiences, acting as an economic enabler providing support for local communities and businesses. Surrey’s libraries offer vital services to all members of their communities.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Surrey Libraries hold a unique place in our communities offering something for everyone, and no two days are the same. They provide universal access through a programme of reading, learning, digital, and health and wellbeing activities. Our vision is for our libraries to become hubs of the community that all are proud of. With excellent customer service at its heart, we need people who share this passion to become more successful.
Library Assistants greet each person with a positive attitude and resilient approach to any request. Customer service is at the forefront of our library service, making them busy, lively places to work. Flexibility, creativity, and initiative are key.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Helping with reading recommendations
• Creating new themes for book displays
• Maintaining, presenting, and processing book stock
• Leading craft events, Rhymetime, and Storytime sessions
• Engaging with schools to organise visits and class assemblies
• Assisting with or leading activities for both children and adults
• Lone working or single staffing at this and other libraries in the area

ROTA FOR EACH ROLE:

Role A
Week 1
Week 2
Monday
2 - 5 CH
2 - 5 CH
Tuesday
10 - 5 AD
Off
Wednesday
10 - 5 CH
10 - 1 AD
Thursday
Off
Off
Friday
Off
10 - 5 AD
Saturday
Off
10 - 1 CH
Sunday
Off
Off
Role B
Week 1
Week 2
Monday
2 - 5 CH
2 - 5 CH
Tuesday
Off
Off
Wednesday
Off
10 - 5 AD
Thursday
10 - 5 AD
Off
Friday
9.30 - 5 AD
Off
Saturday
Off
9.30 - 4 CH
Sunday
Off
Off
This rota is subject to temporary or long-term revision to meet the needs of the library service. This may include occasionally covering until 7pm. You may be required to travel to other locations to support the wider library network as required.