School Crossing Patrol Officer - Unity Academy, Colchester

Essex County Council; Colchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Join Essex County Council as a School Crossing Patrol Officer at Unity Academy in Colchester. This part-time role involves ensuring the safety of children crossing the road during school hours, with shifts of approximately 7.5 hours per week. Uniform and training are provided, along with holiday pay.

Benefits

Uniform provided

Training included

Holiday pay

Qualifications

• Enjoys engaging with the public.
• Must be punctual and reliable.

Responsibilities

• Assist children crossing the road safely.
• Signal to drivers and ensure the road is clear.
• Maintain contact with local schools.

Skills

Punctuality

Reliability

Public Engagement

Job description

School Crossing Patrol Officer - Unity Academy, Colchester

Permanent, Part Time

£13.00 per hour

Location: Colchester

Working Style: Operational field-based worker

Join Our Team

Support your community by becoming a School Crossing Patrol Officer at Unity Academy, Hickory Avenue, Colchester, with Essex County Council.

This role involves assisting children crossing the road in the morning and afternoon, ensuring their safety at the crossing and surrounding areas.

Candidate Profile

We seek a punctual, reliable, approachable individual who enjoys engaging with the public.

Working Hours & Benefits

Approximately 7.5 hours per week, during 39 weeks of the academic year, with shifts of 45 minutes in the morning (08:00 - 09:00) and afternoon (14:45 - 15:45). Uniform, equipment, and training are provided, and holiday pay is included.

Responsibilities

1. Consider the needs of people with disabilities, especially mobility-impaired pedestrians.
2. Maintain contact with the schools served by the crossing.
3. Assess risks regularly and report issues to your supervisor.
4. Assist in preparing reports on incidents at the crossing.
5. Maintain the condition of uniform and equipment, requesting replacements when needed.
6. Signal clearly to drivers to stop traffic when pedestrians are crossing and ensure the road is clear before allowing traffic to proceed.

About Essex County Council

Essex offers a dynamic environment with flexible working options, committed to innovation and community service. We are a top-performing authority serving 1.8 million residents across 1,420 square miles.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident Leader and committed to fair recruitment practices, including interviews for disabled applicants, veterans, and care leavers who meet minimum requirements.

Additional Benefits & Commitments

Employees enjoy various benefits, including support for unpaid carers and flexible working arrangements. We uphold high standards of integrity and ethics, aligned with the Nolan principles.

Role-specific requirements include DBS checks, with registration to the DBS update service, and a commitment to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults.

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