Library Assistant

We are currently looking for an enthusiastic person to join our library team as a Library Assistant. The successful candidate will be responsible for helping to deliver a wide range of library and information services, promoting the library, and engaging with the community. As a Library Assistant, the main duties of the post will include :- - Assisting with events and activities at the library - Assisting in the day to day running of a Library - Promoting digital skills and providing support for users - Providing community information, including health and wellbeing - Working with the library team to promote reading and literacy - Assisting in the day to day running of a Library

• Working with the public, preferably in a library or customer service environment
• Working as part of a team
• Knowledge of IT systems including a Library Management System
Ideally you will have:-
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• The ability to successfully undertake routine tasks
• A good knowledge of ICT and the ability to support library users
• A minimum of 4 GCSE's (Grage A-C) or equivalent, one of which should be English Language
• A positive approach to organising, running, and supporting activities and events in the library to support the wider community.
As part of the team, you will be required to work Saturday's for which an enhanced rate of pay will be made., Welsh Language skills are not required but would be an advantage to the post.

We believe in rewarding and recognising our colleagues' efforts and achievements. We also believe that there's life at work and life outside of work. We want everyone to be healthy and happy and have the financial resources and support they need., Applications may be submitted in Welsh, applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates who have a disability and armed forces veterans. In support of employees of Tata Steel who are at risk of redundancy, or have been made redundant in 2024, Neath Port Talbot Council is offering a guaranteed interview for jobs across the Council. Please note that applicants must meet all the essential criteria, as shown in the person specification, to qualify for a guaranteed interview. If you are or going to be affected by the job losses at Tata Steel then we would welcome an application from you. Just make it known on your application form that you are currently at risk of redundancy or you have been made redundant. At Team NPT, we all work together to serve the people, communities and businesses of Neath Port Talbot. We are committed to providing training opportunities and the professional development of all our employees. We look forward to welcoming you to Team NPT. Ready to get started? Start your journey with Educators Wales today.

Choose to work for us and you'll be rewarded with a range of attractive benefits and support to help you live your best life.
• Hybrid working (in some roles) and flexible working schemes to improve your work life balance
• Benefit from a competitive employee package with a remarkable 15.3% employer pension contribution
• Enjoy a holiday entitlement of 25 days, increasing to 32 days after 5 years' service (not forgetting the additional 8 bank holidays too)
• Access discounted gym membership with Celtic Leisure
• Utilise the cycle to work scheme with up to 40% off bikes and cycling equipment
• Purchase a new car through Tusker salary sacrifice scheme
• Enjoy exclusive discounts at local and national retailers with the Smart Spend app through our staff wellbeing group.
If you would like to start a rewarding career with a company that values and invests in its employees and you have the necessary experience and qualifications, this could be your dream job and we would love to hear from you.