SLLC 3652 - Library Assistant at South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture

Rutherglen, Scotland, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

21 May, 26

Salary

14.33

Posted On

20 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Customer Service, Digital Literacy, Communication Skills, Cash Handling, Attention To Detail, Proactive Attitude, Adaptability, Community Engagement, Reading Promotion, Digital Resources Guidance, Manual Handling

Industry

Leisure;Travel & Tourism

Description

INTERNAL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY VIA OPPORTUNITY MARKETPLACE AND COMPLETE THEIR SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS EITHER VIA THE ME TAB ON FUSION PRIOR TO STARTING THE APPLICATION FORM OR BY CLICKING ON THE LINK AS PART OF THE APPLICATION PROCESS IN THE SECTION OF THE FORM TITLED “REVIEW SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS” Location: Rutherglen Library, 163 Main Street, Rutherglen Hours: 7 hours per week Salary Band: £13.33 - £14.33 per hour Shift Pattern: Saturday 9am - 5pm (1 hour unpaid break) Duration: Temporary until 30th September 2026 Job profile: Click here to view Join our team and help make a difference in your community. We are looking for a friendly, motivated, and customer‑focused Library Assistant to support the daily running of our library service and deliver an excellent experience for all visitors. As a Library Assistant, you will be the welcoming face of the library—helping customers access our services, discover new books, use digital resources, and enjoy the library as a safe and inclusive community space. You’ll play an active role in creating a positive atmosphere, supporting events, and promoting a love of reading. What you’ll do: Provide a warm and helpful first point of contact for all library users Assist customers with borrowing, returning, and reserving library materials Offer guidance on digital resources, computers, printing, and online services Support readers in choosing books and promote new or recommended titles Encourage reading through reader‑development activities, promotions, and events Maintain tidy, attractive shelves and displays throughout the library Handle enquiries in person, online, and by phone in a friendly, professional manner Carry out cash handling for library transactions accurately Contribute to library events, activities, and community programmes We are looking for someone who can demonstrate a genuine enthusiasm for books, reading, and community engagement. What You’ll Bring Experience working with the public in a customer‑focused environment Good computer skills and evidence of digital literacy Clear and confident communication skills An enthusiastic, proactive attitude and a genuine interest in reading Reliability, attention to detail, and accurate handling of cash A positive, adaptable attitude and willingness to learn Why join us? You’ll be part of a supportive team that values creativity, community, and lifelong learning. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with people, cares about access to information, and wants to contribute to a welcoming community service. Please note this post will involve manual handling, including shelving and moving stock. Please note we do not accept CVs, any submitted will be disregarded. If you require to submit additional information to support your application, please upload this under supporting documents. South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture SCIO is a Scottish charitable incorporated organisation responsible for the delivery of leisure and cultural activities on behalf of South Lanarkshire Council. As an employee of South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture SCIO, you would also receive a wide range of benefits including: Enrolment in award winning local government pension scheme To increase the value of their pension pot, employees can opt to join the Salary Sacrifice Shared Cost AVC scheme. Up to 33 days annual leave which will be calculated into hours on commencement of the role. Public holiday entitlement (up to 10 days) Occupational sick pay Family friendly policies - flexible working and leave, maternity/paternity leave, enhanced leave Employee Discounts – including discounts at the cinema Range of benefits to support you (Cycle to Work Scheme, Physiotherapy, Employee Assistance Program which offers practical and emotional support) Please Apply online - All correspondence will be via your email address Legislative Information - This post is excepted in terms of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 2003. Foreign Police Check - Candidates should be able to detail any gaps in employment and provide a foreign police check where applicable if you have lived or worked for 3 months or more (consecutively) abroad in the last 10 years. South Lanarkshire Council is the unitary authority serving the South Lanarkshire council area in Scotland. The council has its headquarters in Hamilton, has 16,000 employees, and a budget of almost £1bn. The large and varied geographical territory takes in rural and upland areas, market towns such as Lanark, Strathaven and Carluke, the urban burghs of Rutherglen, Cambuslang, and East Kilbride which was Scotland's first new town. Our vision is for South Lanarkshire as set out in our Economic Strategy is to have one of the strongest and most dynamic economies in Scotland, where businesses, communities, and residents achieve their full potential and prosper. We will achieve this through three key interrelated themes: People - skills, learning and employability Place - physical infrastructure and place Business - business development and growth Equal Opportunities and Armed Forces Community Covenant South Lanarkshire Council / South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture is an Equal Opportunities employer and encourages applications from all members of the community. As a user of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum competency/behaviour requirements for the position. South Lanarkshire Council / South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture is also committed to providing support to members of the armed forces, veterans and their families which is set out in the Armed Forces Community Covenant. Veterans are guaranteed an interview who meet the minimum requirements for the position.

Responsibilities

The Library Assistant will serve as the welcoming first point of contact, assisting patrons with accessing services, borrowing materials, and utilizing digital resources. Key duties include promoting reading, supporting library events, maintaining displays, and accurately handling cash transactions.