Assistant Prison Librarian
Location
Lambeth, South London
Hours
Part-Time - 24.5 hours per week
Salary
£34,359 per annum rising in annual increments to £35,892 per annum inclusive
About the Role
As Assistant Prison Librarian, you will be responsible for the day-to-day running of the prison library and maintaining collections on the wings. You will support prison orderlies working in the library and encourage the wider prison community to make use of the library facilities. This role is part of a small team including the Prison Librarian and receives regular support from the Lambeth Libraries Development Librarian team who visit the prison.
Lambeth Council is undergoing an exciting transformation through the One Lambeth Programme, driven by our Lambeth 2030 Plan ‘Our Future, Our Lambeth’. We are committed to delivering excellence and fostering a workplace culture based on our One Lambeth Values: Equity, Ambition, Kindness, and Accountability.
Lambeth is a vibrant and diverse borough with over 317,600 residents and a rich cultural heritage. It is home to a wide range of communities, exceptional schools, green spaces such as Brockwell Park, and cultural institutions including the Black Cultural Archives and St Thomas's Hospital.
This is a permanent position offering the opportunity to contribute to improving literacy and reading for pleasure within the prison environment.
Experience
Previous experience working in a prison environment is essential. You should understand the importance of improving literacy and promoting reading for pleasure within this setting.
About you
You will be motivated to support and encourage library use among the prison population. Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with prison orderlies and library teams are important. A commitment to Lambeth Council’s values and to delivering high-quality services is expected.
Qualifications
Please refer to the detailed job description and person specification for specific qualification requirements. A clear demonstration of how you meet the shortlisting criteria is required in your supporting statement.
Lambeth Council

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