School Crossing Patrol

1 month ago

Worthing, United Kingdom West Sussex County Council Full time

About The Job

We are looking for School Crossing Patrol to join our School Transport team based across the county.

Salary Range: £13.74 - £13.95 per hour.

Work Location:  Your base location is Clapham Depot (near Worthing) however, you will be assigned to a specific site location. You wont be required to visit the base location every working day.

Contract: Casual.

At WSCC, we promote flexible working, and a casual contract is a perfect fit for that What is a casual contract? A casual contract allows us, as the employer, to offer work as and when it becomes available. It does not always guarantee hours, so you are given the option to accept or deny assignments as determined by us.

What you will be doing:

We are currently seeking multiple School Crossing Patrols to join all 3 Depots Staffing one of the 130 Crossing Sites within West Sussex, operated by the Transport Provision Team.

To provide a valuable and reliable service to children and other pedestrians at a designated Crossing Site by assisting them to cross the road safely on their way to and from school.

You will be required to stand for extended periods, holding the ‘lollipop’ pole in all weather conditions, to ensure the safe passage of children and adults to their intended destination. This will entail stopping car.

Experience and Skills

Key Skills:

Ability to understand and carry out the procedures for safely stopping traffic. Good oral communication skills to be able to deal effectively with both children and colleagues, and other adults where necessary. Good perception and knowledge of car stopping times, in particular the effect that adverse weather conditions have on these. Ability to remain calm when put under pressure by drivers or pedestrians. A basic level of literacy and numeracy sufficient to follow detailed written instructions and procedures and record necessary information during the course of the duty. To be familiar with the relevant sections of the Highway Code and its applications.

Qualifications and/or experience:

No specific qualifications are required. Experience of working with children. Desirable Experience of providing a service to others. Desirable

Rewards and Benefits

Our values and support for one another is intrinsic to everything we do and will be a key priority within the assessment for this post. We care hugely about wellbeing, allowing time for a good laugh, and developing our team to be the best they can be. Alongside this, we also offer the below benefits.

A competitive pay. Training and development opportunities, including coaching and mentoring. A range of discounts (Including Samsung, Argos, Wickes, TUI, Deliveroo and Asos). Discounted membership at selected local sports and fitness centres. A range of commuting and business travel discount and initiatives. For a full list of the benefits offered to you as a West Sussex County Council employee, go to our Rewards and Benefits page.

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