Prison Library Assistant - HMP Northumberland
Job Summary
Working Pattern:
Part time
Advert Start Date:
14/03/2023
Advert End Date:
Closed for applications on 28/03/2023 23:59
Salary:
£6,045.68pa-£6,501.08pa (pro-rata to £22,369pa-£24,054pa)
Employment Location:
HMP Northumberland
Further Information
Northumberland County Council is seeking to recruit to the post of prison library assistant to join our dedicated team providing a library service within HMP Northumberland. We are looking for people with have a knowledge & enthusiasm for reading & books. Good IT skills are essential & a knowledge of library management systems and of library procedures are desirable. Strong communication skills & an ability to work in a team as well as lone working are essential.
The job involves evening & some Saturday working shifts, 10 hours per week. The work can be physically demanding, involve moving stock outside and there is a need to be flexible and open to changes.
You will be working in a challenging but rewarding environment & supporting the Prison Librarian to deliver a respected & valued service supporting learning & skills & the rehabilitation agenda within the prison community.
We have some outstanding benefits to offer you, including:
• 25 days annual leave plus public and bank holidays (rising to 30 after 5 years of service)(pro-rata for part-time employees)
• Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Flexi scheme applicable to majority of roles
• Local government discount schemes available to all employees with offers at local businesses along with various national brands
• A commitment to work-life balance offering flexibility through various schemes including job sharing, home working, flexible working, part-year working, and compressed hours
• Car Leasing Scheme
Please visit: https://www.northumberland.gov.uk/About/Working-for-Northumberland-County-Council.aspx for more information regarding our benefits.
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. If you wish to notify us of your eligibility for this scheme please email hrrecruitment@northumberland.gov.uk with your name and the job title you have applied for and one of the recruitment team will ensure this is factored in the shortlisting process and kept anonymous. If you have a disability and would prefer to apply in a different format or would like us to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to attend an interview please also let the team know.
Please note
This job is closed for applications.