Librarian - Part Time - Strathaven, United Kingdom - Mitie

Mitie
Mitie
Verified Company
Strathaven, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Part time
Description
Delivering the exceptional, every day
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Our purpose: our expertise, care, technology and insight create amazing work environments, helping our customers be exceptional every day.
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Our promise to our people: a place to work where you can thrive and be your best every day.
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Our promise to our customers: a trusted partner creating exceptional environments for your customers and people, adding value every day.
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Our culture - our core values and how we behave:


  • We are one Mitie:we work as one to deliver a seamless, unrivalled service. We are all in it together, if we can help a customer or colleague in any way, we will. We are one Mitie.
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We are built on integrity and trust:integrity and trust are at the heart of all we do. We are the face of company. We treat others as we would like to be treated. We are proud to work for Mitie.
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We go the extra mile:whether it's keeping things running smoothly in a safe environment, looking for new ways to do things better or fixing problems, going the extra mile for our colleagues and customers and keeping our promises is in our DNA.
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Our diversity makes us stronger:we are very proud of our rich and diverse culture and backgrounds. Our diversity creates ideas and insights. Everyone at Mitie has a voice and is treated as an equal.
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Our customers' business, is our business:we are a partner, trusted for our expertise and for putting our customers at the heart of everything we do.


Job objectives and responsibilities
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To maintain high standards of security and safety whilst ensuring the welfare and decency of residents
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To manage the operation of the library and connected resources for the benefit of residents
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To assist in the delivery of providing meaningful regimes activities for residents where required

Main duties

  • Manage the daily operation of the library, ensuring contractual requirements are met, and a safe and secure environment is maintained
  • Promote the library resources to residents, supporting on any communications
  • Ensure library resources are maintained in good condition and in an organised fashion, and are appropriate for the resident population
  • Support and participate in the delivery of activities within regimes, including educational and media based activities and workshops, encouraging resident participation, so that a full and professional service is delivered at all times.
  • Use, handle, transport and store equipment and materials securely and correctly at all times to ensure a safe and secure environment.
  • Support the production of the monthly in house magazine so that it is interesting, inclusive and informative.
  • Engage with and manage residents in activities promoting and protecting their rights in compliance with legislation and company policies and procedures ensuring they are held securely in a safe and decent environment.
  • Maintain high standards of security and safety at all times, promoting an environment of positive behaviour that supports the welfare of residents and staff.
  • Deal with inappropriate behaviour to ensure a safe and secure environment.
  • Participate in the control of incidents and emergencies to ensure their swift resolution.
  • Complete all documentation and administration in line with company policies so that accurate contractually compliant data is maintained.
  • Communicate information to and about residents, engendering positive, professional relationships with all residents whilst maintaining the security and safety of the Centre.

Person Specification

Essential

  • Understanding, empathy and desire to motivate, groups of individuals sensitively who may be agitated, confused or angry
  • Previous experience of working in a library
  • A wideranging interest in literature by authors from around the world
  • A willingness to undertake all mandatory training is vital

Desirable

  • Qualifications or accreditation to Level 2 or above: CSE grade 1, GCSE grades 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4 or grades A*, A, B, C, intermediate apprenticeship, level 2 NVQ, Award, Certificate or Diploma

Care & Custody Competencies relevant to this role

Delivering Excellence

  • Produces high quality, accurate work to timescale
  • Follows and understands Care & Custody standards and procedures
  • Clearly understands consequences of not achieving standards
  • Records and checks information and documentation accurately
  • Maintains concentration and focus on task/job in hand
  • Actively seeks ways to make improvements
  • Accepts responsibility for own actions

Communication

  • Is confident, clear, accurate and to the point when sharing/giving information
  • Maintains eye contact when communicating
  • Seeks clarification when necessary
  • Listens to and carefully reads instructions and information
  • Is discreet and maintains confidentiality of information
  • Is polite and tactful
  • Checks theirs and others understanding
  • Adjusts language to the demands of the situation
  • Uses nonverba
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