Library Assistant

Are you looking for a role where you are not always sat behind a desk?

West Sussex Libraries are looking for a friendly, confident, and resourceful Library Assistant to join our high-performing team.

Our libraries are vibrant, inclusive spaces that serve a wide range of community needs. As a Library Assistant, you will be at the centre of this service, providing excellent customer support, helping visitors access resources, and ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the library.

Salary: £24,796 to £25,185 per annum, £20,104 to £20,420 (pro rata for part time) and entitlement to Saturday Enhancement for working 4 hours 30 minutes, 1 in 2 Saturdays.

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Pattern: 30 hours per week

Location: Worthing Library, Richmond Road Worthing, BN11 1HD

Interview Date: Tuesday 10 March 2026

We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. We encourage you to submit your application at your earliest convenience.

While West Sussex County Council supports flexible working arrangements, we have determined that, to ensure the effective operation of this library, we are unable to offer alternative working hours.

Monday 08:30am to 6:00pm

Tuesday 08:30am to 1:00pm

Wednesday 08:30am to 5:00pm

Thursday OFF

Friday 08:30am to 4:30pm

Saturday 08:30am to 1:00pm

Monday 08:30am to 6:00pm

Tuesday 08:30am to 1:00pm

Wednesday 08:30am to 5:00pm

Thursday OFF

Friday 08:30am to 5:00pm

Saturday OFF

Worthing is a vibrant and welcoming community hub library, conveniently situated in the town centre near the museum, town hall, and borough council offices.

The library houses registration and antenatal services, the Find It Out  Centre, the Schools Library Service, and the Business and Intellectual Property Centre. Additionally, various rooms are available for hire, including a lecture theatre that can be reserved for Saturday weddings.

It's not just about the books! We are looking for someone who understands the power of community and the importance of fostering a love for reading in people of all ages.

Providing excellent customer service is central to our library service, creating dynamic and engaging environments. Flexibility, creativity, and initiative are essential qualities for success.

• Being the dedicated go‑to person for customers at the library, passionately helping them with their questions and sincerely guiding them to other services
• Supporting the delivery of a wide range of reading events, including Rhyme Times and author talks.
• Using a variety of IT systems and services confidently and effectively including entering basic data into the library system, such as registering new members.
• Responding to enquiries from customers and colleagues, both in person and over the phone.
• Helping with reading recommendations
• Creating new themes for book displays.
• Maintaining, presenting, and processing book stock.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to lead engaging Rhyme Time sessions lasting 30 minutes. We are looking for a confident individual who will play a vital role in inspiring a love of music and language in children through nursery rhymes, songs, action rhymes, musical instruments, and puppets. Watch this video to discover more about Rhyme Time:
Libraries are for everyone:
Rhyme Time

The variety of our work means that no two days are the same. We get huge job satisfaction from helping everyone who comes through our doors, and you could too!

• 4 GCSEs with 9-4 / A-C passes including Maths and English, or equivalent qualification/experience.
• Experience working collaboratively within a team to complete shared tasks.
• Digital skills to effectively assist customers, including navigating emails and accessing the library website, app, and eLibrary.
• Strong communication and customer service skills to engage effectively with the public.
• Good interpersonal skills with the confidence to engage effectively with children, families, and customers of all ages.
• Capable of consistently meeting deadlines and adapting to the varied demands of each day, ensuring smooth and…