- 26 days' holiday (prorated for part time staff), rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 30 days after 5 years' service
- Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave
- An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing
- Up to 5 days of carer's leave per year
- Paternity, adoption and dependents leave
- A generous local government salary related pension
- Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more
- 2 paid volunteering days plus 1 team volunteering day per year
- Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources About the Team The libraries are managed by one full time Prison Librarian, supported by the Prison Library Assistant and Prisoner Orderlies. Working alongside HMP departments in the prison and SCC Library Service, the team also work closely with the education department and partner agencies to provide an integrated Library service. About the Role As part of the small library team, you will play a key role in encouraging prisoners to use the library effectively for educational, recreational and legal purposes. Prison libraries also encourage inmates who are parents to share books with their children to maintain positive links by helping them record stories to send home and assisting at family days.You will support to run a lively events and activities program, including book groups, writing groups, reading initiatives such as Reading Ahead and author events. You will assist in running the Shannon Trust 'Turning Pages Program' for developing readers.You will be expected to work on your own initiative, helping take responsibility for the library in the absence of the Prison Librarian, including supervising the Prisoner orderlies. You will be expected to adhere to all prison security guidance and attend training as necessary.Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to remain calm under pressure in a sometimes-volatile environment are required. This is a challenging but highly rewarding role in a busy prison library. Enthusiasm for reading and learning is essential.
- Your passion for reading and learning
- Enthusiasm for the challenges of working in a prison environment
- A customer focused approach to your work
- Your ability to work using your own initiative as well as part of a team
- Your high-level interpersonal skills
- Positive working attitude towards training and development
- Your experience of using IT systems As part of the application process, please attach a personal statement along with uploading your CV, highlighting your strengths and any transferable skills or experience.Please note an enhanced vetting process will be required for this role and will be undertaken by the Prison Service before the successful candidate can start and takes around eight weeks. Contact Us Please contact us for any questions relating to the role. This could be to discuss flexible working requests, transferable skills or any barriers to employment.For an informal discussion please contact Rebecca Murray by e-mail at .The job advert closes at 23:59 on 19/05/2024 with interview dates to be confirmed.We look forward to receiving your application,
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Description
Description
This role has a starting salary of £11,237.50 per annum, based on an 18-hour working week. We are looking for an enthusiastic and self-motivated Prison Library Assistant to join our dedicated team. You will be based at Downview Prison Library but you will also be required to work at High Down Prison Library.The prison libraries aim to provide an accessible service with a focus on expanding knowledge, finding pleasure in learning, developing crucial literacy skills and enabling effective rehabilitation. It also promotes reading as a source of pleasure and provides prisoners with opportunities for wider cultural engagement. Equipping prisoners with reading skills allows them to embark on a path towards reintegration into society. Rewards and BenefitsRota
Hours
Monday
8:30 - 16:30
Tuesday
Wednesday
8:15-16:45
Thursday
Friday
8:15-12:45
Saturday
Sunday
This rota is subject to temporary or long-term revision to meet the needs of the library service. Shortlisting Criteria To be considered for shortlisting for this position, your application will clearly evidence the following:
