Mobile School Crossing Patrol (Term-Time, Flexible)

Birmingham City Council; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

Birmingham City Council is recruiting School Crossing Patrol Wardens to help children cross busy roads at designated sites across Birmingham during term time, with morning and afternoon shifts.

Full training provided; prior experience with children or the public is helpful but not required. A DBS check will be undertaken and right to work in the UK verified. The role supports communities and offers flexible cover across sites with opportunities to develop and contribute to road safety.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or the public.
• Excellent communication skills with children, parents, and drivers.
• A friendly, approachable manner and strong customer-care skills.
• Reliability, good timekeeping, patience, honesty, and responsibility.
• Ability to follow instructions and work within set guidelines.
• Initiative and a proactive approach to problem-solving with the ability to work independently and remain calm under pressure.
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions and able to stand for long periods and move briskly in and out of the road.
• Flexibility to provide cover across different sites when needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist children and adults to safely cross the road at designated sites during school term time.
• Manage traffic by following the correct crossing procedures and displaying the authorised sign as required by law.

Skills

Experience with children/public

Communication skills

Customer-care

Reliability

Timekeeping

Calm under pressure

Independent work

Outdoor work

Job description

Birmingham City Council is recruiting School Crossing Patrol Wardens to help children cross busy roads at designated sites across Birmingham during term time, with morning and afternoon shifts.

Full training provided; prior experience with children or the public is helpful but not required. A DBS check will be undertaken and right to work in the UK verified. The role supports communities and offers flexible cover across sites with opportunities to develop and contribute to road safety.