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Library and Digital Assistant (16.5 hours) - Corringham Library

CAPTION: Job details

• Posting date: 19 June 2025


• Salary: £28,344 to £31,719 per year


• Hours: Part time


• Closing date: 03 July 2025


• Location: Thurrock, Essex, RM17 6SL


• Company: Thurrock Council


• Job type: Contract


• Job reference: 2507_1750340361

Summary

Library and Digital Assistant - Corringham Library

Salary £28,344 - £31,719 per annum pro rata to hours worked

Grade: C

12-Month Fixed Term Contract

16.5 hours per week

Week 1

• Mon: OFF


• Tue: 10 - 5


• Wed: 10 - 5


• Thu: OFF


• Fri: 10 - 5


• Sat: OFF


• Total: 18

Week 2

• Mon: 10 - 5


• Tue: 10 - 5


• Wed: OFF


• Thu: OFF


• Fri: OFF


• Sat: 10 - 1


• Total: 15

Library workers provide an essential frontline service ensuring that our customers of all ages get the best from their library service. The ability to work under pressure and to adapt within a constantly changing environment is essential.

You will need to be able to quickly master the varied aspects of library routines, including front line customer care, using the library management system, the self-service machines, handling cash, stock requests and stock procedures. You will also be required to facilitate a variety of groups, including arts and craft sessions, Rhyme Times and Story Times.

To succeed in this role, you must be able to communicate well and demonstrate a mature and professional attitude coupled with an enthusiasm to learn. Previous experience of customer care in a similar environment and good computer skills are essential. The role involves a significant amount of standing, bending and carrying heavy weights. You will need to be able to travel to all of the libraries within Thurrock if cover is required.

You must be able to work flexible hours including weekends and evenings (Monday to Friday between 9.00am and 7.00pm and Saturday between 9am - 1pm).

A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is not required for this role.

Advert Closing Date

• Redeployment Only: 19th June 2025


• Internal and External: 6th July 2025


• Interview Date: To be confirmed

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Library workers provide an essential frontline service ensuring that our customers of all ages get the best from their library service. The ability to work under pressure and to adapt within a constantly changing environment is essential.
You will need to be able to quickly master the varied aspects of library routines, including front line customer care, using the library management system, the self-service machines, handling cash, stock requests and stock procedures. You will also be required to facilitate a variety of groups, including arts and craft sessions, Rhyme Times and Story Times.
To succeed in this role, you must be able to communicate well and demonstrate a mature and professional attitude coupled with an enthusiasm to learn. Previous experience of customer care in a similar environment and good computer skills are essential. The role involves a significant amount of standing, bending and carrying heavy weights. You will need to be able to travel to all of the libraries within Thurrock if cover is required.
You must be able to work flexible hours including weekends and evenings (Monday to Friday between 9.00am and 7.00pm and Saturday between 9am - 1pm)
A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is not required for this role., Disability Confident
About Disability Confident
A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to .