Library Assistant - Prison Education - HMP Fosse Way
Reference: JAN20255501
Expiry date: 23:59, Thu, 30th Jan 2025
Location: HMP Fosse Way, Tigers Road, Wigston, Leicester, LE18 4WS
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, 52 weeks per year (Weds-Sun hours – see below)
Flexible Working: We welcome applications from those seeking flexible hours
Salary: Up to £24,120 per annum - Dependent on experience
Reporting To: Senior Library Assistant
IN SHORT
Milton Keynes College has an exciting opportunity for a Library Assistant to be involved in delivering library and learning resource services to residents at HMP Fosse Way, Leicester. The working hours for this role would be Wednesday & Thursday 11.00 - 19.30, Friday 08.10 - 16.40, and Saturday & Sunday 08:45 – 17:00.
The role as Library Assistant has several key elements which include developing a high-quality library service within the prison, supporting and developing activities with partner agencies, and selecting and acquiring library resources in consultation with colleagues and users.
We are seeking a passionate and dedicated individual to assist in the day-to-day running of the prison library. If you possess excellent communication and organisational skills, this is a fantastic opportunity to promote reading to learners and provide a high standard of service to all library users.
MK College will treat all applicants fairly and with respect, irrespective of their background, disability or any other individual characteristic. We particularly encourage applications from people with backgrounds which are currently under-represented within Milton Keynes College. All offers made to successful candidates are subject to satisfactory outcomes to a range of pre-employment checks including a Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS). In addition, security clearance is required for all prison services positions up to Counter Terrorist Check (CTC) level.
OUR BENEFITS
* 25 days annual leave, 3 additional company closure days and UK Bank Holidays (entitlement will be pro-rated for part-time employees)
* Professional development opportunities, including professional qualifications
* Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) accessible 24 hours per day, 365 days per year
* A variety of amazing discounts with NUS Card and our reward and recognition platform Encore
* Free on-site parking
ABOUT HMP FOSSE WAY
HMP Fosse Way is a Category C super prison, holding in excess of 1700 adult male sentenced offenders. The prison operates an offence neutral approach to rehabilitation and is privately operated by Serco.
HMP Fosse Way focuses on reducing reoffending and preventing future victims of crime by preparing offenders for their release through accredited intervention programmes, skill and vocational based training, and education, in a pro social environment.
Courses at HMP Fosse Way include Maths, English, IT, Bricklaying, Carpentry, Fork-Lift, Barbering, Business Mentoring, and more.
The education delivery hours are Monday to Friday 8:30am – 11:15am, 1:30pm – 4:15pm, with staff working on-site 8:10am – 4:40pm each day.
The site offers free parking, with South Wigston Train Station located within walking distance. Staff facilities include a bistro, coffee shop, gym and electric car charging points.
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