Job Description

Organisation

Southampton City Council

Service Area

Culture & Tourism

Job Location

Portswood Library

Contract Length

Permanent

Work Hours

Part time 15.5 hours per week

Salary

25,583 to 26,139 Per annum pro rata

Closing Date

16/11/2025

Job Reference

16145
and Person Specification

Library Assistant -1 Part Time Vacancy Portswood Library 15.5 hours Pro-rata

We are looking for someone to join our team in Portswood Library as a library assistant. Libraries are open to all and central to their communities so you will be meeting and supporting local residents in their information, leisure and reading needs every day . You might be reading stories to under fives, helping people with their digital needs or supporting people to find the books and information resources they need.



You will be instrumental in promoting libraries and a love of reading to everyone, especially to families. You will love helping people and be confident in assisting people with the technology available in and through libraries.



This is a great opportunity for an enthusiastic and capable individual looking to contribute to a dynamic and progressive team. If you feel you have the experience and skills to undertake this role we would love to hear from you.

The hours are as detailed below on a two week rota:

Rota for 15.5 hours per week role

Monday 10.30-7.00

Monday 10.30-7.00

Tuesday OFF

Tuesday OFF

Wednesday 10.00-2.00

Wednesday OFF

Thursday OFF

Thursday OFF

Friday 10.00-2.00

Friday 10.00-2.00

Saturday OFF

Saturday 10.00-2.00

Sunday OFF

Sunday OFF

W

hat we can offer you

Salary:

The salary band for this role is 25,583 to 26,139. The

starting salary is 25,583

with annual progression through the salary bands.



Here at SCC we have a range of different perks and benefits, a few examples can be found below.


Excellent local government pension with 16.8% employer contribution Death in service benefit of x3 salary, and optional salary sacrifice shared cost AVC (additional voluntary contribution) Generous holiday 25-31 days, based on role and service Flexible working options (role-dependent) Family-friendly policies - Maternity, Paternity, Adoption, Shared/Unpaid Parental Leave, Time off for Dependents Training and development, including coaching and mentoring Health and wellbeing support - Employee Assistance Programme, Menopause Pledge, Mental Health First Aiders and access to a variety of staff networks Veteran-friendly employer with the Armed Forces Covenant Retail discounts and savings through the Southampton City Council benefits platform Discounted memberships at local sports and fitness centres Sustainable travel benefits - low emission car scheme, cycle to work, season ticket loans Employee volunteering scheme with 2 paid days leave to volunteer

F

or further information on our benefits package please visit

Employee benefits (southampton.gov.uk)

Please note:

This role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK at the time of application.

Contact details for informal discussion:

For further information and details regarding the role, please contact Elizabeth Whale at elizabeth.whale@southampton.gov.uk

Recruitment contact details:

Email: recruitment@southampton.gov.uk

Tel: 023 8083 4033

For more information about SCC please visit

Southampton City Council

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