About this role

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We want your future to become part of ours.

Falkirk Council is a council of the future. A community of over 7,000 employees striving to create better lives for all of our residents.

Come join us.

Could you be our next library assistant within our Larbert team?

In this role you will assist in the provision of library services to the community.

What we are looking for…

The ideal person for this role will be an organised individual, with good customer care skills, attention to detail and be able to work as part of a team. They will have experience using MS office packages and working in a front-line customer service environment. The successful candidate will enjoy supporting people of all ages and backgrounds with digital skills and inclusion, promoting reading for pleasure, and responding to requests for information.

Key skills and attributes will include.

Ability to deal with conflicting priorities and deadlines; cash handling skills and ability to process financial transactions; excellent written and verbal communication skills; excellent customer care skills; confidence in delivering core library activities and events; ability to interact with demanding/angry individuals and individuals who do not agree with decisions made by the Council; ability to handle and process information safely and in confidence; an innovative approach; ability to be mobile across the Council area; a commitment to supporting equity, diversity and inclusion.

Sounds like you? Great.

View our job profile below for more information on what could be your next job.

Why work with us?

At Falkirk Council, we strive to create positive change in our community by empowering our people to make a difference. We are a team-oriented, purpose-driven organisation focused on creating positive change. Be a part of something bigger, be part of our future, and come work with us.

We are looking for people who share our values and want to make a real impact in our communities.

Our values

Responsive, Innovative, Trusted, and Ambitious (RITA) shape everything we do.

Responsive

We embrace technology and modern ways of working to deliver services that meet customer needs every day.

Innovative

We celebrate creativity and learning to inspire new solutions that make Falkirk a great place to live, learn, work, and visit.

Trusted

We remove barriers and empower people with the skills to lead independent, fulfilling lives.

Ambitious

We work together to create sustainable services that make a lasting difference.

You will work 29.5 hours per week, Monday 12-8, Tuesday 9.30-5 (week A) Tuesday 9.30-1.30 (week B), Thursday 9.30-5, Friday 9.30-5, alternate Saturday 9.30-3 (week B)

If you are the successful candidate, you will be required to gain/maintain PVG scheme membership, the cost of which will be met by the preferred candidate.

This role offers hybrid working, allowing employees to work both from home and in Council locations, to support business needs. We promote a balanced approach, ensuring staff have the right environment to collaborate with colleagues while also having the option to work independently when appropriate.

Falkirk Council values diversity and welcomes applications from all backgrounds.

If you are ready to make a real difference to the lives of real people, apply today.

Requirements

What we can offer you.

As a Falkirk Council employee, you’ll enjoy a range of flexible benefits

For more information regarding this role, contact [Jennifer Hosie] at Jennifer.Hosie@Falkirk.gov.uk or [01324 504242].

Find out what else

Falkirk has to offer

Visit Falkirk

https://www.visitfalkirk.com/

Falkirk Leisure & Culture Website

Falkirk Leisure & Culture Home Page

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Helix Park Falkirk | The Helix

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