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School Crossing Patrol Officer -Hadleigh Infant and Nursey School, Rectory Road Hadleigh - 26072
£8.72 per hour - PermanentPart Time Term Time only
7:30hours per week
Are you looking to represent your community? Essex County Council are currently recruiting for a School Crossing Patrol Officer to ensure the safety of children and others waiting to cross the road or crossing at a designated point between prescribed times, without detriment to the health and safety of all other road users.
Key Accountabilities
To have regard for the needs of people with disabilities, especially mobility impaired people wishing to use the crossing point.
Maintain regular contact with the schools attended by children using the crossing.
When requested, assist children crossing the road when walking to and from special events.
To regularly assess the risks associated with operating at the crossing site in order to identify any problems. Report problems and defects to supervisor.
To assist in the preparation of reports on accidents and failure to stop incidents and other incidents occurring at the crossing site.
To ensure that all uniform and equipment provided is maintained in good condition and replacements requested when needed.
To give clear signals to drivers when stopping traffic and ensuring that the traffic remains at rest until the road at the crossing point is clear of pedestrians. · When requested, to assist with road safety and pedestrian training.
To carry out the Council's policy with regard to the school crossing patrol service, as outlined in the service handbook and other policies and procedures, and Health and Safety requirements.
Essex County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.
Our aim is to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, age or religion or belief.
All applications will be considered solely on merit.
Essex County Council are proud to offer an excellent benefits package to all of our employees.
This includes:
A Local Government pension scheme
Interest free bus & rail season ticket loans, from £100 - £5,000 as well as pool bikes & a car sharing scheme
Childcare voucher scheme
Excellent opportunities for personal & professional development through our specialist L&D teams
Extensive induction programmes
Continued service benefits
Staff discounts in gyms / travel agents / car sales / restaurants & days out
Please visit http://www.myecctotalreward.co.uk/ for a full list of benefits of working for Essex County Council.
As part of employment with Essex County Council should your role require a DBS check you will be required to register with the DBS Update Service.
The DBS update service ensures all registered DBS certificates are kept up to date and allows authorised parties to view the status of your certificate. This is an annual subscription and you will be responsible for ensuring this is maintained.
For further information on the DBS update service please visit:https://www.gov.uk/dbs-update-service
Candidates interested in applying directly online go to www.workingforessex.com and use Searchfacility terms -Crossing Patrol or Mid Area.
Foe further information about this vacancy please contact Gill Palmer Email:gillian.palmer@essex.gov.uk Telephone 03330 320537.