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Enthusiastic and confident individuals are required to assist in providing an excellent library service throughout Midlothian Libraries, as required to cover staff absences. You can choose which libraries you wish to work in and the hours which suit you. There is no guarantee of work being available and no requirement that you accept work offered. Your duties will include issuing and discharging library materials, sorting and shelving stock items, general administrative procedures and helping users in using the full range of library services.

You will also assist members of the public in their use of computer equipment and will participate in promotional events and children's activities. You will have experience of working with the public, together with good administrative, IT, communication and team working skills. You must have an interest in the Library Service and a commitment to the provision of a high quality customer-focused service.

You may have the opportunity to cover other Customer Service roles across Midlothian Council.

The post holder must provide evidence of competency in literacy and numeracy skills such as a minimum of three Standard Grade level 3 passes, including English and Mathematics, or an SVQ2 or equivalent. The European Computer Driving Licence is a desirable qualification for this position.

CLOSING DATE - 23 June 2024

INTERVIEW DATE - 5 July 2024

Vacancy Information

Position Title: Casual Library Assistant

Position Number: M990

Directorate: Place

Location: Libraries across Midlothian

Working from home: No

Contract Status: Casual

Hours of Work: As and when required

Working Pattern: Various

Weeks per year: 52

Please note that it is Midlothian Councils policy that successful applicants employed on a casual basis will be appointed to the first point on the salary scale.

Requirements

Compliance with the mandatory Cabinet Office PSN (Public Sector Network) Code of Connection requires the Council to meet a baseline personal security standard. This requires completion of a disclosure check for all employees who can access official information. The fee for this PSN Disclosure check will be met by you.

Additional Information

If you have difficulty applying for this post or accessing attached documents, or if you have a disability and reasonable adjustment is required, please call 0131 271 3063 to speak to a member of the Recruitment Team stating the post reference number.

Midlothian Council is currently undergoing a period of transformation, changing and improving the way it delivers services in Midlothian. As a consequence, there are a number of existing employees for whom we are committed to seeking suitable alternative employment within the Council in accordance with our legal obligations. Candidates are advised that, for some vacancies, internal candidates in this situation will be interviewed before the wider selection pool and a slightly longer delay may be experienced before application outcomes can be advised to you. Thank you for your patience in this matter.

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