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This role has a starting salary of £11,514 per annum (pro rata to £27,634 FTE), based on a 15 hour working week. We are looking for an enthusiastic and self-motivated Senior Library Assistant to join our dedicated team. You will be based at Warlingham Library, you will also be required to work at Oxted Library. 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. Our Offer to You 26 days' holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service (pro-rated for part time staff) Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave A generous local government salary related pension Up to 5 days of carer's leave and 2 paid volunteering days per year Paternity, adoption and dependents leave An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources Wellbeing and lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, and shopping A chance to make a real difference to the lives of our residents. 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: Supervise and direct the operational activities of volunteers to support transactions and deliver a programme of activities to customers Support and assess volunteer needs and lead on the delivery of training Liaise and work closely with the volunteer coordinator appointed by Warlingham Parish Council 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 adultsYour Application In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the followingskills: Proven experience in providing or receiving excellent customer service. Evidence of observing or contributing to a community service that made a positive impact. Creative ideas for attracting more people to our libraries, aligned with the Surrey Frame WorkTo apply, we request that you submit a CV and you will be asked the following 4 questions. Please highlight your strengths and any transferable skills or experience: What has motivated you to apply for the Surrey Library Service? (150 words) Can you please provide an example when you either provided, or received, excellent customer service? (150 words) Our libraries are a vital community resource. Describe an instance where you observed or contributed to a community service making a positive impact. (150 words) Can you name 3 things you would do to attract more people to our libraries and highlight how they align with aspects of our Surrey Way framework? (150 words)If shortlisted for interview, you will be sent interview questions in advance. You will be asked to share an idea for a library event and be asked to read a short story. The job advert closes at 23:59 on 28/06/2026 with interviews planned to follow. Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation, moving from a two-tier system to two new unitary councils in April 2027. If you are employed by Surrey on 1st April 2027, your role will transfer with current terms and conditions to one of the new organisations, supporting local devolution and greater powers for our communities. Join our dynamic team and shape the future of local government. Make a lasting impact with innovative solutions and improved services for our community. Help us build a brighter future for our residents! Our Commitment We are a disability confident employer which means if you have shared a disability on your application form and have evidenced you meet the minimum criteria, we guarantee you an interview. Your skills and experience truly matter to us. From application to your first day, we're committed to supporting you with any adjustments you need, we value inclusion and warmly welcome you to join and help build a workplace where everyone belongs

This role has a starting salary of £12,526 per annum, based on an 18 hour working week. We are looking for enthusiastic and self-motivated Library Assistants to join our dedicated team, based at HMP High Down library. Our prison libraries aim to provide an accessible service with a focus on expanding knowledge, finding pleasure in learning, developing crucial literacy skills and enabling effective rehabilitation. It also promotes reading as a source of pleasure and provides prisoners with opportunities for wider cultural engagement. Equipping prisoners with reading skills allows them to embark on a path towards reintegration into society. Our Offer to You 26 days' holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave A generous local government salary related pension Up to 5 days of carer's leave and 2 paid volunteering days per year Paternity, adoption and dependents leave An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources Wellbeing and lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, and shopping A chance to make a real difference to the lives of our residents. About the Role The libraries are managed by one Prison Librarian, supported by Senior Prison Library Assistants, Prison Library Assistants and Prisoner Orderlies, working alongside HMP departments in the prison and SCC Library Service. The team also work closely with the education department and partner agencies to provide an integrated Library service. This is a challenging but highly rewarding role in a busy prison library. Enthusiasm for reading and learning is essential. As part of the library team, you will play a key role in encouraging prisoners to use the library effectively for educational, recreational and legal purposes. Prison libraries also encourage inmates who are parents to share books with their children to maintain positive links by helping them record stories to send home and assisting at family days. As Prison Library Assistant, you will support to run a lively events and activities program, including book groups, writing groups, reading initiatives such as Reading Ahead and author events. You will also assist in running the Shannon Trust 'Turning Pages Program' for developing readers. You will be expected to work on your own initiative, helping take responsibility for the library in the absence of the Prison Librarian, including supervising the Prisoner Orderlies. You will also be required to adhere to all prison security guidance and attend training as necessary. This role will work Monday 8:30 - 4:30, Tuesday 8:30 - 4:30, and Friday 9:00-12:00 Your Application In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills: A passion for reading and learning, and enthusiasm for the challenges of working in a prison environment Resilience and the ability to remain calm under pressure in a sometimes-volatile environment. A customer focused approach to your work An ability to work using your own initiative as well as part of a team High-level interpersonal skills and positive working attitude towards training and development Experience of using IT systemsTo apply, we request that you submit a CV and you will be asked the following 4 questions highlighting your strengths and any transferable skills or experience: What are your motivations for applying? Why do you think it is important for Prisons to have libraries? What do you think the challenges would be working in a prison environment? How would you encourage prisoners to develop a love for reading and learning?Please note an enhanced vetting process will be required for this role and will be undertaken by the Prison Service before the successful candidate can start and takes around eight weeks. The job advert closes at 23:59 on 07/06/2026 with interviews to follow. Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation, moving from a two-tier system to two new unitary councils in April 2027. If you are employed by Surrey on 1st April 2027, your role will transfer with current terms and conditions to one of the new organisations, supporting local devolution and greater powers for our communities. Join our dynamic team and shape the future of local government. Make a lasting impact with innovative solutions and improved services for our community. Help us build a brighter future for our residents! Our Commitment We are a disability confident employer which means if you have shared a disability on your application form and have evidenced you meet the minimum criteria, we guarantee you an interview. Your skills and experience truly matter to us. From application to your first day, we're committed to supporting you with any adjustments you need, we value inclusion and warmly welcome you to join and help build a workplace where everyone belongs

Based at Banstead Library, the starting salary for this role is £2,650.78 per annum for working 4 hours per week (Saturdays). The full-time equivalent salary is £23,857 per annum. We are looking for an enthusiastic and self-motivated Weekend Library Assistant to join our dedicated team. You will be based at Banstead Library, you will also be required to work at Epsom, Ewell and Ashtead Libraries. Libraries are spaces for social interaction, learning, cultural experiences and act as an economic enabler, providing support for local communities and businesses. Surrey's libraries offer vital services to all members of their communities. Our Offer to You 26 days' holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service (pro rata for part time staff) Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave A generous local government salary related pension Up to 5 days of carer's leave and 2 paid volunteering days per year Paternity, adoption and dependents leave An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources Wellbeing and lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, and shopping A chance to make a real difference to the lives of our residents.About the Team Surrey Libraries hold a unique place in our communities. They provide universal access through a programme of reading, learning digital, 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. About the Role There is something for everyone at Surrey's libraries and the same day never happens twice. The library is many different things to many different people. Curious readers come looking for their next adventure. Students meet to revise for their exams. Families gather for Storytime and Rhymetime. Special interest groups share their passions and older people access resources and secure their bus pass. Weekend Assistants greet each person with a positive attitude and resilient approach to any request. Customer service is at the forefront of the library service. They are busy, lively places to work, requiring flexibility, creativity, and initiative. This could mean helping someone with a reading recommendation, thinking up new themes for book displays, planning events or assisting people with information and virtual services. Maintaining, presenting, and processing book stock is also a major part of the role. The role may include leading craft events, Rhymetime and Storytime sessions, and assisting with other activities directed at both children and adults. From time to time there will be a need for lone working or single staffing at this and other libraries in the area. Your Application In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following criteria and align with our behaviours: Proven experience in providing or receiving excellent customer service. Evidence of observing or contributing to a community service that made a positive impact. Creative ideas for attracting more people to our libraries, aligned with the Surrey Way framework.To apply, we request that you submit a CV and you will be asked the following 4 questions. Please highlight your strengths and any transferable skills or experience: What has motivated you to apply for the Surrey Library Service? (150 words) Can you please provide an example when you either provided, or received, excellent customer service? (150 words) Our libraries are a vital community resource. Describe an instance where you observed or contributed to a community service making a positive impact. (150 words) Can you name 3 things you would do to attract more people to our libraries and what skills you have to help with this? (150 words)Before submitting your application, we recommend you read the job description and our Life at Surrey handbook to get an insight into working at Surrey. If shortlisted for interview, you will be sent interview questions in advance and you will be asked to read a short story. Please contact us for any questions relating to the role. This could be to discuss flexible working requests, transferable skills or any barriers to employment. The job advert closes at 23:59 on 01/06/2026 with interviews to follow. We look forward to receiving your application, please click on the apply online button below to submit. Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation, moving from a two-tier system to two new unitary councils in April 2027. If you are employed by Surrey on 1st April 2027, your role will transfer with current terms and conditions to one of the new organisations, supporting local devolution and greater powers for our communities. Join our dynamic team and shape the future of local government. Make a lasting impact with innovative solutions and improved services for our community. Help us build a brighter future for our residents! Please see more information on our website. Our Commitment We are a disability confident employer which means if you have shared a disability on your application form and have evidenced you meet the minimum criteria, we guarantee you an interview. Your skills and experience truly matter to us. From application to your first day, we're committed to supporting you with any adjustments you need, we value inclusion and warmly welcome you to join and help build a workplace where everyone belongs

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