School Crossing Patrol Operative

ST HELENS BOROUGH COUNCIL; New Gate; On-site; GBP 9,000 - 12,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniforms provided

Full training

Paid during school holidays

Job summary

St Helens Borough Council is seeking School Crossing Patrol Operatives to help keep children safe at designated crossings in the borough. No experience required, but you should have good rapport with children and adults and an awareness of road safety.

Full training will be provided, and roles involve outdoor duties in all weather. Typical hours are 5 hours per week during term time, with work mornings and afternoons across 5 days a week.

Qualifications

• No formal qualifications required.
• Must be able to relate well with children, drivers, parents and teachers.
• Must have good communication and awareness of safety.

Responsibilities

• Keep school crossings safe and supervised in designated positions.
• Assist children and other pedestrians during crossings.
• Attend training provided by the council and comply with safety procedures.

Skills

People skills

Road safety awareness

Job description

Our Schools Traded teams are proud to deliver services across 55 Primary and 5 Secondary Schools in the Borough. Our workforce provides services to schools day in and day out, making a positive impact on the lives of real people within the community and beyond. The dedication, professionalism and strength of our workforce is demonstrated every day and all of our employeesprovide an essential service ensuring working areas are a safe environment for themselves, staff, pupils, and the public. When you start with us you will be joining a trusted, supportive and welcoming team.

We are looking for individuals to keep St Helens Children stay safe on our roads.

Our School Crossing Patrol Operatives have an essential role in keeping local communities and pedestrians safe. Not only that, but your role is fundamental to ensuring the safety of children and other pedestrians when crossing in designated positions

Experience and formal qualifications are not required but you will have a good rapport with children and adults, alongside an awareness of road safety. We are interested to hear from individuals from different backgrounds and at all career stages. If you've got the people skills to deal with children, drivers, parents and teachers, we'll train you to confidently manage the traffic! All of our Operatives receive full training in the role.

If you would like to work 5 hours a week, are reliable and enthusiastic and want to contribute to the community we would welcome your application to join our team - Our communities rely on our Officers to travel safely on their journey to and from school which is why we need people who can commit to cover times that support the individual school in the mornings and afternoons, 5 days a week during term time, and are happy to work outdoors rain or shine to make positive contribution to road safety- summer and winter uniforms will be provided and you will be paid during school holidays.

Employee benefits that make a difference: We have a comprehensive benefits package on offer including a wide range of financial options, benefits and rewards for you and your family. You can view more details on our careers site, and find out what our employees have to say about how our benefits make a difference to them.

Change to working patterns that work for you: Roles that could offer you the flexible working option or work-life balance you are looking for , including part-time and term-time only roles - and you can help change the lives of real people in your community.

How far could a career change take you? Looking to return to work after a break, or make a career change? We'll help you develop the skills to make change happen with career boosting training and development. Switching to a role at any point in your career at your local council means you could go further than you think. Application support and frequently asked questions are available on our careers site.

Equality & Diversity

We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, who share our values, our commitment to inclusion, and who will help us on our journey to transform our organisation.

The Council guarantees an interview to disabled applicants who demonstrate that they meet the essential criteria for the job, as detailed on the Person Specification, and will, for qualifying disabled candidates, make reasonable adjustments within the interview/selection process.