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🥝 Prison Library Assistant

Confidential | Surrey, United Kingdom | Posted June 04, 2026

Job Description

Job Introduction

This role has a starting salary of £12,526 per annum, based on an 18 hour working week.


We are looking for enthusiastic and self-motivated Library Assistants to join our dedicated team, based at HMP High Down library.


Our prison libraries aim to provide an accessible service with a focus on expanding knowledge, finding pleasure in learning, developing crucial literacy skills and enabling effective rehabilitation. It also promotes reading as a source of pleasure and provides prisoners with opportunities for wider cultural engagement. Equipping prisoners with reading skills allows them to embark on a path towards reintegration into society.


Our Offer to You

  • 26 days’ holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years’ service

  • Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave

  • A generous local government salary related pension

  • Up to 5 days of carer...
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