The role
Southwark’s Libraries & Heritage service delivers on the council’s commitment to place residents at the heart of everything we do. The library service promotes reading, learning and inclusion through provision of books and other resources to all in the community through its network of 12 libraries. We are recruiting for a Library Development Officer (Childrens and young people).
We are looking for a great communicator to promote services with a focus on reading and literacy to children and young people. Southwark is a diverse borough with a growing population and we would like a member of staff who is able to work with everyone.
This role includes planning and running Bookstart session, visiting children’s centres, schools and other community venues as well as working in the library which will include duty managing duties, you’ll work closely with a range of other agencies while measuring the impact of your work while encouraging children and young people to enjoy reading before they attend primary school and beyond.
The role requires a commitment to the council’s promotion of equality, diversity and inclusion and involves contact with other library staff and all sections of the community, including young children, teenagers and people from different cultural backgrounds and with varying disabilities.
About Southwark:
We are the largest local authority social landlord in London, managing 55,000 homes lived in by 40% of Southwark’s residents. We are home to over 18,300 businesses including iconic London venues and social enterprises and we have a young, diverse and growing population.
At Southwark we are committed to making our borough just and fair and are taking positive action to tackle inequalities. Our residents and communities are our greatest asset and the passion we have for Southwark is shared by millions of Londoners who enjoy our outstanding cultural offer, use our hospitals and attend our universities. Our refreshed borough plan and focus on Southwark Stands Together, (which is our work with Southwark’s communities and the council’s staff to tackle racism, injustice and inequality) underpins all that we do.
About You:
We’re looking for a confident and skilled person who can bring us the initiative to work without constant supervision, plus experience of working with children and young people.
Additional Information:
- Ability to communicate effectively with all members of the community.
- Competent in using IT applications for learning and enquiry handling
- Ability to plan and deliver events and activities within library and heritage service to a wide range of users including adults with learning needs, children and families.
- Ability to work effectively on own initiative and without constant supervision.
- Ability to work effectively as a member of the staff team and deliver work to agreed targets and deadlines.
- Two permanent 18 hours per week posts. (Job share 36 hours)
- Evening and weekend working.
- DBS required.
Additional salary details
Benefits and more information:
https://jobs.southwark.gov.uk/why-us/
Please note that the Shortlisted candidates will be required to present and showcase a story using their own props.
Recruitment timetable
Closing date: 11:59 p.m on 16 October 2023
Tentative interview date: 30 October 2023
Guaranteed Interview Scheme
As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role, and identify with one of the below criteria:
- Members of the Armed Forces and veterans
- Are currently in care, or have previously been in care
- If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition
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