School Crossing Patrol Officer (Winklebury Way, Basingstoke)

Hampshire County Council; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 6,000 - 7,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive working environment

Flexible employer

Internal development programmes

Job summary

A local authority in Basingstoke seeks a dedicated School Crossing Patrol to enhance road safety for children. This rewarding role involves ensuring safe crossings during busy school periods and providing a calm presence. The position requires a commitment to community safety and traffic awareness. Ideal candidates will demonstrate reliability and the ability to work independently.

Qualifications

• Responsible and reliable individuals committed to road safety.
• Demonstrated dedication to community service.
• Ability to stay alert in all conditions.

Responsibilities

• Help children and families cross the road safely.
• Manage traffic at designated crossing points.
• Provide a reassuring presence during school run times.

Skills

Good traffic awareness

Calm and approachable manner

Ability to work independently

Job description

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Job Reference: HCC616941
Salary Range: £24,796 - £25,128 pro-rata, per annum (actual salary £5,733 - £5,886 per annum)
Work Location: Winklebury Way, Basingstoke
Hours per week: 10
Contract Type: Temporary until 31 July 2027 (Term-Time only)
Closing Date: 23 October 2025

Please note applications will be reviewed once submitted, therefore this advert may close early depending on volumes of applications received.

The Role

Join Hampshire’s School Crossing Patrol Service and become a valued part of your local community by helping to keep children and families safe on their journeys to and from school. This is a rewarding and highly visible role where you’ll play a key part in promoting road safety and making a positive difference every day.

What you\'ll do

• As a School Crossing Patrol, you’ll take on a vital role in your community - helping children and families cross the road safely during busy school run times. You’ll be a calm and reassuring presence at designated crossing points, ensuring pedestrians are protected and traffic is managed with care and confidence. Your role is essential in making sure children and other pedestrians can travel to and from school safely.
• This position involves working 10 hours per week during school term time, typically one hour in the morning and one in the afternoon. You’ll be provided with a uniform to keep you protected in all weather conditions, and you’ll be part of a valued team making a real difference every day.

What we\'re looking for

We’re keen to hear from individuals who are responsible, reliable, and committed to making Hampshire’s roads safer for children and other pedestrians. You’ll need to demonstrate good traffic awareness, stay alert in all conditions, and show dedication to this important community role.

A calm and approachable manner is essential, along with the ability to work independently and confidently use basic IT systems.

Why Join Us

Hampshire County Council is recognised nationally as one of the highest performing local authorities in the UK. A modern, forward-looking local authority, it offers a pleasant, supportive, and collaborative working environment.

Hampshire County Council is also a flexible employer interested in making the most of your skills and offers a great work life balance. We invest in you through our internal development programmes and training and offer a competitive salary and benefits package.

This post is subject to a Criminal Records Check.

Contact Details for an Informal Discussion

Hampshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.

In order to combat discrimination, no unnecessary conditions or requirements will be applied which could have a disproportionately adverse effect on any one group. All sections of the population will have equal access to jobs. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership and pregnancy or maternity, unless a Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR) applies.

We are a Disability Confident Employer - committed to ensuring that our recruitment and selection process is inclusive and accessible.