The Role

Richmond upon Thames operates a high performing public library service which is well regarded within the community.

Our Libraray Assistants play a vital role in promoting reading, supporting learning and encouraging our visitors to participate in the rich cultural and community life of Richmond upon Thames.

Library staff pride themselves on the high quality and welcoming service they are able to offer local people. 

As a Library Assistant, you will:

• multi task in a busy environment
• work on a customer service desk carrying out a range of duties including answering enquires and dealing with the issue and return of resources
• help library users to access a range of IT resources
• help with the promotion of library stock
• to deliver children’s activities including Tny Teddies, storytime and class visits
• to assisist team members with a varity of library promotional activities for adults and children such as author talks
• helping vistors to access the full range of services provided by the boroughs libraries

You may be required to work in any of our 12 libraries across the borough, so you will need to be flexible in your attitude to work.

We have Full Time and Part Time posts

Full Time 36 hour posts working 4 days every week and every other Saturday

Weekdays from 9.15 – 6.15/7.15

Saturdays from 9.15 – 4.15

Part Time 18 hours posts working in general 2 days each week and everyother Saturday

Weekdays 9.15 – 6.15/7.15

Saturdays 9.15 – 4.15

Part Time 18 hours Lunch Cover posts working 4 days each week and  everyother  Saturday

Weekdays 10.30 -2.15

Saturdays 9.15 -4.15

A generous holiday allowance of 31 days plus bank holidays pro rata. 

In addition, we offer a range of staff benefits such as membership of the Local Government contributory pension scheme, new technology scheme, interest-free loans on annual travel cards, discounts at many leisure activities, restaurants, shops, and other establishments. A wide range of developmental opportunities are also offered.

Richmond and Wandsworth are currently reviewing our pay, reward and benefits framework, in partnership with Trade Union colleagues. We are developing different options that make sure we have a fair and transparent system in place.

Indicative Recruitment Timeline

Closing Date:  11th September 2022 

Shortlisting Date: Week Commencing 19 September2022

Interview Date: Week Commencing 26 September 2022

The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. We strongly advise you to complete your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Please note that the advertised dates for interviews may change due to the current Covid-19 situation. If they do, we will let you know as soon as possible. Your health and wellbeing is our top priority. Should you become unwell due to Covid-19 during the recruitment process we would very much appreciate receiving an update from you as soon as possible.

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences, recognising that employees from a variety of backgrounds bring important and positive contributions to the Councils and can improve the way we deliver services.

The shortlisted applicants will have an opportunity to demonstrate how they meet the skills, knowledge and experience requirements  of this role at interview

The application process for this campaign will be anonymised.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer.

Equality Statement

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences, recognising that employees from a variety of backgrounds bring important and positive contributions to the Councils and can improve the way we deliver services.

Important Information:

This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to this post will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) helps employers make safer recruitment decisions and prevent unsuitable people from working with vulnerable groups, including children. It replaces the Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) and Independent Safeguarding Authority (ISA).

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils