School Crossing Patrol

Barnsley Council; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Barnsley Council is looking for a School Crossing Patrol to help children and the community travel safely to and from school in Barnsley. You will work in partnership with schools and residents, following guidelines to ensure safe pedestrian crossings and a positive presence in the local area.

The role emphasizes communication with children, parents and school staff, requiring initiative and discretion. Barnsley Council supports flexible working arrangements and values diversity across its

Qualifications

• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work under own initiative within set guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Being a school crossing patrol can be very rewarding, you will be playing a vital role in the community helping to ensure that children and other members of the school community get to and from school safely.
• You will need good communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to deal with children, young people, parents and school staff.

Job description

The successful candidate will be required to speak English to an appropriate standard. This post requires an Enhanced DBS Check If you are currently living overseas or have lived overseas in the last five years please be aware, if you are the preferred candidate for the post, you will be required to apply for an overseas criminal records check from the country/countries you have resided in. If you experience difficulty in obtaining an overseas criminal record check please email When applying, please ensure you are prepared to start work with all the necessary legal documents, such as a valid visa, relevant to the type of work you will be undertaking. Please be aware that our organisation does not possess a Home Office license and, as a result, is unable to provide sponsorship for anyone seeking a visa as a skilled or temporary migrant worker. This role is defined as a safety critical role within the Drug & Alcohol Testing Procedure. You must therefore be willing to comply in accordance with this procedure. Pensions Regulations have provisions to reduce pension payments in certain circumstances of those who return to work within local government service. If you are in receipt of a pension upon commencing employment with the authority, this may affect your pension entitlements and you should therefore seek advice from the relevant Pensions Authority. At Barnsley Council you can start a career that makes a real difference to people's lives, helping our council and residents to be the best they can be. We're an award-winning council and one of the biggest employers in the borough, supporting around 243,000 people. We put people at the heart of everything we do, and that includes our employees. As part of the team, we offer lots of benefits and rewards to support you to thrive and grow, like flexible working, employee discounts, support for your health and wellbeing, and opportunities for training and development to grow your career and develop your skills. There's so much happening in our thriving borough, and now's the perfect time to join our excellent Environment & Transport team as we work to make Barnsley the place of possibilities.

• We're an award-winning team and one of the biggest employers in the borough supporting around 243,000 people.
• Working at Barnsley Council means being part of a team that makes a real difference to people's lives, where you can develop the skills you need to make change happen.
• If you join the team you'll receive great pay alongside an excellent pension scheme. With flexible working we'll also support your work/life balance, helping you to adjust your hours and take time off when you need it.
• We'll help you to develop your career and grow your skills with opportunities for training and development.
• There's so much happening in our thriving borough and your talent and skills will help us make
• Key to our success is working with our residents, partners, businesses and organisations and building these partnerships to bring about change in Barnsley.
• About the Post: Being a school crossing patrol can be very rewarding, you will be playing a vital role in the community helping to ensure that children and other members of the school community get to and from school safely. You will need good communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to deal with children, young people, parents and school staff etc. You will also need the ability to work under your own initiative within set guidelines and be able to maintain confidentiality Please use the documents below to help support you with your application form. Job Profile: Vacancy Exposure Profile: Please ensure you view the job profile for this role, as you will need to demonstrate in your CV & covering letter how you meet the required criteria. We welcome the opportunity to have a chat about the role and are happy to address any questions you may have about flexible working arrangements, including as a result of caring responsibilities. We're committed to creating a workplace where differences are valued and everyone truly feels able to be themselves. If you have any support needs during the recruitment process, please let us know. At Barnsley Council, we believe in second chances and value diversity. Our recruitment process is inclusive, and we welcome applicants with past convictions. We're committed to fairness and do not discriminate. Join us in building a future where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. #InclusiveHiring #SecondChances