At a Glance
- Tasks: Support schools by ensuring pedestrian safety during morning and afternoon crossings.
- Company: Essex County Council is a Disability Confident Leader, committed to inclusivity.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible working arrangements and support for unpaid carers.
- Other info: Position requires approximately 6:40 hours per week during term time.
- Why this job: Engage with the community while ensuring children's safety at school crossings.
- Qualifications: Must have a driving licence and access to a vehicle or meet mobility requirements.
The predicted salary is between 13.46 - 13.46 £ per hour.
Permanent, Term Time
£13.46 per hour
Location: Felsted
Working Style: Operational field-based worker
Support schools once in the morning and once in the afternoon, ensuring the safety of all pedestrians crossing the road to and from school and its surrounding locations. We are looking for a punctual and reliable individual, who is approachable and enjoys engaging with the public. This position is for approximately 6:40 hours per week, with a holiday pay element included. You will need to be available to work during the 39 weeks of the academic year, for 35 minutes between 08:25 - 09:00 in the morning and 45 minutes between 15:00 - 15:45 in the afternoon, depending on individual site requirements. Uniform, equipment, and training will be provided.
Responsibilities
- Have regard for the needs of people with disabilities, especially mobility‑impaired people wishing to use the crossing point.
- Maintain regular contact with the schools attended by children using the crossing.
- Regularly assess the risks associated with operating at the crossing site in order to identify any problems.
- Report problems and defects to supervisor.
- Assist in the preparation of reports on accidents and failure to stop incidents and other incidents occurring at the crossing site.
- Ensure that all uniform and equipment provided is maintained in good condition and replacements requested when needed.
- Give clear signals to drivers when stopping traffic and ensure that the traffic remains at rest until the road at the crossing point is clear of pedestrians.
Essex County Council is a Disability Confident Leader and is committed to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum requirements of the job. We are also committed to interview all veterans and care leavers who meet the minimum requirements of the role. Once you have secured your role within Essex County Council you will receive many great employee benefits, including support for unpaid carers and flexible working arrangements to accommodate their needs.
To be mobile throughout an operational area, the post holder will need to have a driving licence and access to a vehicle, or the ability to meet the mobility requirements of the role through other means. If your role requires a DBS check you will need to register with the DBS update service. The DBS update service is an annual subscription and you will be responsible for maintaining it.
Essex County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.
School Crossing Patrol Officer – Felsted Primary School in Great Dunmow employer: Essex County Counci
Essex County Council offers a supportive environment with benefits like flexible working and carer support. Located in Felsted, the council prioritises safeguarding children and vulnerable adults, ensuring a safe community. Join a team that values inclusivity and public engagement.
