Librarian

Librarian

Location: HMP Doncaster, Doncaster, DN5 8UX
Salary:  £28,798 per annum, plus excellent benefits
Schedule: Full-time Monday- Friday 40 hours per week- 8.30am- 4:30pm

Ready to impact a better future?

As a Librarian in our Reducing Re-Offending team, you'll deliver a high-quality library service that supports learning, literacy, personal development and rehabilitation. You'll help individuals access educational, legal and recreational resources while creating an inclusive and engaging environment that encourages lifelong learning.

Our work touches lives every day. Through promoting reading, supporting independent learning and helping individuals develop new skills, you'll play an important role in creating positive opportunities for the future. Your work has purpose, contributing to rehabilitation, personal growth and positive impact on communities through reducing reoffending.

What you'll do as a Librarian

• Deliver an accessible and inclusive library service that meets the needs of a diverse population.


• Manage library resources, stock and lending systems to ensure an effective service.


• Promote reading, literacy and learning opportunities that support personal development and rehabilitation.


• Supervise, train and support prisoner library orderlies in library practices and systems.


• Work collaboratively with prison colleagues and external partners to enhance library and education provision.


• Maintain accurate records, monitor service performance and ensure compliance with all security and operational requirements.

Does this sound like you?

• Essential- You have a qualification in library or information science, or equivalent relevant experience.


• You have experience working in a library or similar information management environment.


• You have strong IT skills and experience maintaining accurate records and filing systems.


• You can build positive relationships and communicate effectively with a wide range of people.


• You are organised, detail-focused and able to manage competing priorities in a secure environment.

What we offer

• 23 days’ holiday plus bank holidays (and the option to buy up to five additional leave days each year)


• Up to 6% contributory pension scheme


• Over 1,100 internal courses available, funding for qualifications and apprenticeships (we currently offer over 60 different apprenticeships), mentoring opportunities, and a focus on internal progression.


• Employee Assistance Programme, Bupa Anytime HealthLine, wellbeing app, 30% off at Serco-managed leisure centres, and 24/7 access to a virtual GP service


• Discounts across around 1,000 retailers, from food and clothing to days out, entertainment and travel


• Paid volunteering day, tax-free charitable giving through Payroll Giving Scheme, donate your pennies from your monthly pay to the Serco People Fund Charity


• Our employee networks support connection by providing spaces for collaboration, learning, and belonging. They represent and empower all our colleagues including veterans, LGBTQIA+ employees, women, parents and carers, people with disabilities, and people from all cultural backgrounds.

Vetting and checks:

An Enhanced DBS check is required for this role. This includes spent and unspent convictions, cautions, and any relevant information held by local police, in accordance with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and safeguarding requirements. You will also complete an Occupational Health Questionnaire to allow us to provide any support needed for you to succeed in the role.

Let’s impact a better future, together. Apply today.

A little bit about us:
At Serco, everyone plays a vital part in delivering essential public services that make a real difference. As a global team of 50,000 people across Defence, Transport, Justice, Immigration, Healthcare, Leisure and Citizen Services, we’re united by a shared purpose: to improve the services that communities rely on. Guided by our values of Trust, Care, Innovation and Pride, our people make meaningful impact, every single day.

Our inclusive recruitment commitment:
We prioritise your skills and potential. As a Disability Confident Leader, a top Great British Employer of Veterans, and a Gold Inclusive Employer Standard holder, we champion equal opportunities for all. We offer flexible and hybrid working where possible and make reasonable adjustments throughout recruitment and employment.

• Guaranteed Interview Scheme: Applicants with disabilities, veterans and people with convictions, who meet the minimum job criteria, are guaranteed an interview. Simply opt into the relevant scheme on the application form.


• Ban The Box: We also support fair access for those with unspent criminal convictions through our ‘Ban the Box’ pledge (some roles may have security exemptions).

For support with your application, please contact [email protected].

Let’s impact a better future, together. Apply today.

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