Prison Library Assistant

This role has a starting salary of 12,526 per annum, based on an 18 hour working week.We are looking for enthusiastic and self-motivated Library Assistants to join our dedicated team, based at HMP High Down library.Our 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.Our Offer to You 26 days'' holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years'' service and 31 days after 5 years'' serviceOption to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leaveA generous local government salary related pensionUp to 5 days of carer''s leave and 2 paid volunteering days per yearPaternity, adoption and dependents leaveAn Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeingLearning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resourcesWellbeing and lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, and shoppingA chance to make a real difference to the lives of our residents. About the RoleThe libraries are managed by one Prison Librarian, supported by Senior Prison Library Assistants, Prison Library Assistants and Prisoner Orderlies, working alongside HMP departments in the prison and SCC Library Service. The team also work ..... full job details .....