School Crossing Patrol

Would you like to join a local authority committed to improving residents' quality of life?

West Sussex County Council (WSCC) operate a range of home to school and adults services transport routes across the County.

As part of our team, you will enable vulnerable people to achieve the best possible personal outcomes. You will do this by providing a reliable and consistent, safe transport service.

We're looking for people with an outward looking, caring and professional approach. The ideal person will naturally go above and beyond; acknowledging that our passengers value a friendly face and someone who is thoughtful and considerate.

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**About The Job**

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

**Salary Range : £10.76-£10.96 an hour**, term time only 38 weeks, plus 5.2 weeks annual leave paid (£18,516 - £18,887 per annum, full time equivalent).

**Work Location**: Clapham Depot (near Worthing).

**Hours per week**:Part time, 5 - 10 hours per week.

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 standing for long periods, holding the 'lollipop' pole in all weather conditions and will exposed to traffic noise and fumes, dirt and dust, and the hazards inherent in stopping cars.

**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.

**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. Alongsidethis, 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.

**Further Information**

The reference number for this role is **EIE01026**.