Senior Library Assistant - Cowbridge Library
| Posting date: | 21 August 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £13.90 to £14.82 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 02 September 2025 |
| Location: | Cowbridge, The Vale of Glamorgan |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Vale of Glamorgan Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | LS00421 |
Summary
About us
Libraries in the Vale of Glamorgan provide a wide range of services to library users through activities, training and events, free access to the internet and information, hire of rooms, work with partners, a wealth of local studies materials and of course the loan of books, audio books, eMagazines and DVDs.
Ambitious: Forward thinking, embracing new ways of working and investing in our future.
Open: Open to different ideas and being accountable for the decisions we take.
Together: Working together as a team that engages with our customers and partners, respects diversity and is committed to quality services.
Proud: Proud of the Vale of Glamorgan; proud to serve our communities and to be part of the Vale of Glamorgan Council.
About the role
Pay Details: Grade 5, SCP 8 - 12, £26,824 - £28,598
Hours of Work / Working Pattern: 5 days, 37 hours per week, 2 Saturdays per month
Main Place of Work: Cowbridge Library
Description: To assist in delivering a friendly and professional library service to the community. This will involve dealing with enquiries, helping out with library activities, and providing support for customers to make use of the library stock, resources and facilities.
About you/ You will need:
• A confident and outgoing manner with a proactive approach to helping customers
• Experience of working with a range of customers or clients
• Experience in using online information resources
• ECDL or equivalent proof of competence in using computers
• Minimum of 5 GCSEs at grades A-C, including English or NVQ level 2
in Library and Information Services or at least 3 years working in a
library
Libraries in the Vale of Glamorgan provide a wide range of services to library users through activities, training and events, free access to the internet and information, hire of rooms, work with partners, a wealth of local studies materials and of course the loan of books, audio books, eMagazines and DVDs.
Ambitious: Forward thinking, embracing new ways of working and investing in our future.
Open: Open to different ideas and being accountable for the decisions we take.
Together: Working together as a team that engages with our customers and partners, respects diversity and is committed to quality services.
Proud: Proud of the Vale of Glamorgan; proud to serve our communities and to be part of the Vale of Glamorgan Council.
About the role
Pay Details: Grade 5, SCP 8 - 12, £26,824 - £28,598
Hours of Work / Working Pattern: 5 days, 37 hours per week, 2 Saturdays per month
Main Place of Work: Cowbridge Library
Description: To assist in delivering a friendly and professional library service to the community. This will involve dealing with enquiries, helping out with library activities, and providing support for customers to make use of the library stock, resources and facilities.
About you/ You will need:
• A confident and outgoing manner with a proactive approach to helping customers
• Experience of working with a range of customers or clients
• Experience in using online information resources
• ECDL or equivalent proof of competence in using computers
• Minimum of 5 GCSEs at grades A-C, including English or NVQ level 2
in Library and Information Services or at least 3 years working in a
library
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