Novus are seeking an enthusiastic and organised Library Support Officer to join our team at HM/YOI Wetherby, supporting learners in a youth justice education setting to access the information, reading materials and resources they need to develop new skills and confidence. In this rewarding role, you’ll help create a welcoming, purposeful and well-managed library environment, working closely with education colleagues to support rehabilitation, personal growth and positive futures. If you believe in the power of reading and are committed to widening access to learning, we’d love to hear from you.
We have a great opportunity available to join Novus, our prison education provider at HM/YOI Wetherby, as a Library Support Officer. This position is offered on a permanent, part-time basis, working 18.5 hours per week (0.5FTE).
We are Novus
Novus are a leading provider of prison education and have been supporting men, women, and children of all ages for over 30 years across the UK to take new directions. Novus are part of the LTE group of companies that also include MOL, Total People, UCEN, and LTE Group Operations. Novus are currently rated “Good” by Ofsted and have partnerships with over 1000 industry and employer partners to ensure our learners secure their place as the movers and shakers of the future. Our business is growing year on year due to our continued success as a leading provider in prison education.
Site Information
HMYOI Wetherby, is a Young Offender Institution located in Wetherby, West Yorkshire. YOI serves as an important correctional facility within the UK's youth justice system. The facility is a closed youth custody centre housing male juvenile offenders between the ages of 15 to 18. It provides a secure and supportive environment for young individuals who have been convicted of various offenses and require custodial sentences. The institution aims to promote rehabilitation, education, and personal development to facilitate their successful reintegration into society.
Role Responsibilities
Please see the attached role profile for an overview of general role responsibilities once you click Apply. Specific details about the individual role are shared during the interview process.
Skills, Qualifications and Experience
To be successful in this role, you will need to:
Novus Benefits:
Safeguarding
Novus as part of the LTE Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants will be required to undergo an appropriate DBS check via the Criminal Records Bureau and may be subject to additional online checks as part of our pre-screening process. Some roles are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and would require an Enhanced DBS check.
Equal Opportunities Statement
Novus is committed to providing an environment where everyone is valued as an individual and where learners and colleagues can work, learn, flourish and develop their skills and knowledge in an atmosphere of dignity and respect. We are committed to working in an inclusive way with all the communities in which we are geographically located and to developing a workforce and learner community that reflects the UK’s rich diversity and vibrancy.
The closing date for this job advert is 09/10/2026. However, sometimes the job advert may close early if we receive a good response!