School Crossing Patrol Officer - Unity Academy, Colchester

Medirest Signature; Colchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Join Essex County Council's School Crossing Patrol Team as a School Crossing Patrol Officer at Unity Academy in Colchester. This part-time role involves ensuring the safety of school children crossing the road, with flexible working hours during the academic year. Training, uniform, and equipment are provided.

Benefits

Uniform and equipment provided

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Enjoy engaging with the public.
• Consider the needs of people with disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the safety of pedestrians crossing the road.
• Signal to drivers to stop and allow pedestrians to cross.

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 Essex County Council's School Crossing Patrol Team as a School Crossing Patrol Officer at Unity Academy, Hickory Avenue, Colchester, and support your local community.

Assist in ensuring the safety of pedestrians crossing the road to and from school, with duties once in the morning and once in the afternoon.

We seek punctual, reliable, approachable individuals who enjoy engaging with the public.

This role involves approximately 7.5 hours per week during the 39-week academic year, including 45-minute shifts in the morning (08:00 - 09:00) and afternoon (14:45 - 15:45). Uniform, equipment, and training are provided.

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 at the crossing site, report problems and defects.
4. Assist in preparing reports on incidents at the crossing.
5. Maintain the condition of uniform and equipment, requesting replacements as needed.
6. Signal to drivers to stop and ensure pedestrians are clear before allowing traffic to proceed.

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Once employed, benefits include support for unpaid carers and flexible working arrangements.

We uphold integrity and ethical standards, embracing the Nolan principles.

Role-specific requirements may include a DBS check, with details available at https://www.gov.uk/dbs-update-service.

We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults, and expect all staff to share this commitment.

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