Job Introduction
We’re recruiting a Library Assistant to help local people to enjoy reading, learning and accessing information across our nine community libraries.
You’ll be joining a friendly and dedicated team working in the heart of the community.
You’ll help us make sure everyone has a warm welcome when they visit and you’ll play an important part in bringing our library spaces to life.
This role is based in our busy Central Library and is ideal if you enjoy working with people and looking to develop new skills.
The Library Team work a two-week rota. Here’s how your schedule will look – please note this is a fixed schedule with no ability to amend it.
Week one
Monday 1pm-6pm (5)
Tuesday Off
Wednesday 8.30am – 1pm (4.5)
Thursday 8.30am – 6pm (8.5)
Friday 1pm - 6pm (5)
Saturday 10am - 2pm (4)
Week two
Monday 1pm – 6pm (5)
Tuesday Off
Wednesday Off
Thursday 1pm – 8pm (6.5)
Friday 1pm – 6pm (5)
Saturday 9.30am – 1pm (3.5)
This is a site-based role
Interviews for this role will be held on 10 March
Milton Keynes City Council is a modern and friendly place to work. Find out more about working with us here: www.mkcounciljobs.org.uk
Main Responsibility
- Help promote reading in the community by supporting activities that encourage literacy and a love of books.
- Carry out front‑line customer service duties and help run sessions such as story times
- Support residents by offering guidance on using library resources, materials and equipment.
- Positively represent our Library Service and Milton Keynes City Council, helping us build strong relationships with local people.
- Help keep our libraries safe, welcoming and well‑maintained for colleagues and visitors.
- Work with children in supervised, non‑regulated activities when based in school settings.
The Ideal Candidate
- Good literacy and numeracy skills, ideally with English and Maths at GCSE level, or equivalent experience.
- Confident using digital tools including Microsoft Office and other information systems.
- Great people skills, with the ability to communicate clearly and deliver small group sessions, such as children’s story times.
- The ability to notice issues that arise when working with the public and either resolve them or seek support.
- Someone who works well in a busy, multi-tasking environment and enjoys being part of a supportive team.
- We’re looking for someone who reflects our values: dedicated, respectful, and collaborative.
To be successful in this role, you’ll need a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle. If you’re offered the position, we’ll ask for proof of your licence and vehicle insurance, including business use cover. Unfortunately, we won’t be able to confirm your appointment without these documents.
If you are offered the role, we will carry out a Basic DBS check
Package Description
In addition to your salary, we offer a range of benefits including:
- Great holiday benefits - most roles include 28 days annual leave every year on top of public (bank) holidays, increasing to 32 days after five years. In addition, there is a holiday purchase scheme allowing staff to purchase up to 5 additional days of leave each year.
- Excellent pension – everyone who works for us can join the national Local Government Pension Scheme, widely regarded as one of the best available.
- A full range of family friendly policies including enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity support and a childcare subsidy.
- Access to an award-winning employee benefits programme that includes a health cash plan, a low-cost bike purchase scheme as well as high street discounts and money off entertainment and travel.
- Salary sacrifice car scheme – low-cost leasing of electric and low emission vehicles.
- Blue Light Card - employees working within social care can qualify for an additional range of discounts from national retailers and local businesses.
Why join us? Along with more on our Benefits, discover why Working at the City Council could be the right move for you here Working at the Council | Milton Keynes
Our roles are either designated ‘site based’ or ‘home based’. ‘Site based’ roles can include up to two days a week working from home whilst ‘home based’ roles are based at home four days a week. Of course, managers designate which category roles are in based on the needs of the service and the circumstances.
About The Organisation
Milton Keynes City Council is a large, modern and financially stable employer with around 2,500 people working across our eight areas. Together we provide local residents and businesses with a wide range of important round-the-clock services and aim to make our city a better place to live.
We work hard because of the demands placed on us, like protecting children from harm or preventing homelessness. However, working for the city is always rewarding and everyone has the opportunity to make a real difference.
We’re very proud of our diversity and are committed to having a workforce that reflects the community we serve. Whatever your background, you will be welcome here if you share our values of being dedicated, respectful and collaborative.
We offer great training and support and because of the size and scale of the organisation there are always new opportunities to explore when it’s time for a new role.
If you’d like to know more about how we do things and what matters to us, take a look at our short booklet What makes us Milton Keynes City Council.
