Prison Library Assistant

Do you have a passion for reading, literacy, information and customer service? Are you looking for a unique and inspiring role? We see our library roles as more of a vocation, because you’ll be part of a community of partners, providing a much-needed service to our library users. The library is crucial in supporting the wellbeing of those in prison and it helps to promote positive behaviours in those library users.

So, the work you’ll do will have a real impact on people’s lives and the community.HMP Featherstone is a category C prison. The Library is a branch of Staffordshire County Council Library Service, and the onsite Library team work closely with Library staff in the other Prison Libraries in the County, as well as with onsite Prison and Partner staff and Management.

This role reports to and works with both SCC, SCC PLS and Prison Management.The Library is a well-used and valued resource within the Prison, and is currently open daily Monday to Saturday.

The Library team of 2 Library assistants led by the Library Supervisor, offer both outreach / wing based and main library, service provision, supporting all prisoners with access to books, information, activities & resources.This 9 hour grade 4 part-time post usually operates on Tuesday afternoon into evening and Saturday mornings. Shift patterns can be subject to change, including if the Prison regime changes in the future.

Please note that as stated, the salary range shown reflects full time hours, the actual salary paid is on a pro-rata basis for the 9 hour contract, please factor this in before you apply