Mobile School Crossing Patrol | Burnley Area

Lancashire County Council; Burnley; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Full uniform provided

Full training provided

Positive community impact

Job summary

Lancashire County Council is seeking a Mobile Relief School Crossing Patrol Officer to help children cross safely at sites across Burnley. You will provide cover for fixed-point patrols due to absence and to fill vacant posts.

The role offers part-time hours (5 hours/week) at £13.45 per hour, during school term time. Full uniform and training are provided, with a chance to make a positive difference in your local community.

Qualifications

• Pass an enhanced DBS check.
• Meet the medical requirements for the role.
• Provide two satisfactory references.
• Have access to own transport and be able to travel to crossings at short notice on a shift-by-shift basis.

Responsibilities

• Assist children and families to cross safely at designated sites across Burnley.
• Provide cover for fixed-point school crossing patrols during absence or vacancies.
• Work during school term time, 38 weeks per year, 5 hours per week.

Skills

DBS check

Medical requirements

References

Own transport

Job description

Mobile Relief School Crossing Patrol Officer

We are looking for a reliable and community-minded Mobile Relief School Crossing Patrol Officer to help children and families cross safely at sites across the Burnley area. You will provide cover for the fixed-point school crossing patrols due to absence and to cover vacant posts.

Salary £13.45 per hour | Permanent, Part time 5 hours per week | Burnley

Working hours

• Monday to Friday during school term time only (38 weeks per year)
• Typical crossing times are:
  • 8:00am - 9:00am
  • 3:00pm - 4:00pm
• Hours may vary depending on the location being covered

Pay And Benefits

• £13.45 per hour
• Full uniform provided
• Full training provided
• A rewarding opportunity to make a positive difference in your local community
• In return Lancashire County Council offers a range of benefits, found on our website here.

What We're Looking For

Successful applicants will need to:

• Pass an enhanced DBS check
• Meet the medical requirements for the role
• Provide two satisfactory references
• Have access to their own transport, business insurance and be able to travel to any of the crossings at short notice on a shift-by-shift basis

No previous experience is required as full training will be given.

The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Further information can be found on the 'Our Recruitment Process' tab.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications.

Local Government Reorganisation

The Government has confirmed that local government across Lancashire will be reorganised, with the current 15 councils being replaced by four new unitary councils covering North, South, East and West Lancashire from April 2028.

If you are successful in your application, you will initially join Lancashire County Council. However, as part of the planned transition, your employment will transfer to one of the new unitary councils from April 2028, subject to the implementation of the reorganisation and relevant employment legislation.

Throughout this period, our focus remains on delivering excellent services to our communities. By joining us now, you'll play an important role in shaping the future of local government and helping to build a strong new organisation that will serve residents for years to come.