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Job description

Learning Activities Worker with duties listed below.

Responsibilities

• Develop and organise social activities and programmes tailored to the needs of individuals, and group activities to bring people together.
• Lead on education events within the hub through literacy and education programmes.
• Identify additional needs within the hub and creating referral pathways both internally and externally.
• Liaise with external agencies on partnership working for programme delivery.
• Assist in developing an electronic library database to ensure effective record keeping and consistency.
• Advising Manager on new database developments and encouraging changes subject to current trends.
• Organising library induction programme for new library members and identifying interests and devising development plans.
• Continuous sourcing and maintenance of book selections based on needs and trend.
• Establish and review library policies and procedures including legal compliance with copyright legislation and adhering to data protection and licensing constraints.
• Analyse and report monthly on current issues and trends in library.
• Manage and evaluate performance through OBA Framework to ensure outcomes are met and increased social value.
• Represent & promote the service within the wider local area to generate awareness and encourage involvement.
• Assisting in the recruitment of external facilitators for delivering specialised programmes.
• Keeping the library organised and tidy.
• Devise and organise initiatives with a range of outside agencies to highlight significant calendar dates such as World Book Day, Art Week, Christmas etc.
• Monitor electronic database and ensure the collection and return of books are within the agreed timeframe.
• Ordering and displaying new stock.
• Updating of information on social media platforms, such as Facebook and Twitter.
• Maintaining a quiet environment.
• Attending staff meetings, supervisions, appraisal and in-house training.
• Adhering to BHCP’s Policies & Procedures.
• Any other duties deemed to be relevant to this post.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• 3rd Level qualification (Education, Early years, or Administration).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• 2 years' experience working with the public.
• Experience of using a database.
• Customer care & quality assurance experience.
• Devising and developing relevant programmes.
• Excellent communication and networking skills.
• Experience of meeting deadlines whilst delivering a service to the highest standards.
• Ability to monitor & evaluate the quality of the library service.

Desirable Skills

• Certificate or Diploma in Teaching or Library Studies.
• IT Qualification.
• 2 years experience working in a Library.
• Delivering community education programmes.