School Crossing Patrol

Overview

West Sussex County Council (WSCC) operates a range of home to school and adults services transport routes across the County. As part of West Sussex County Council's team, you will enable vulnerable people to achieve the best possible personal outcomes by providing a reliable and consistent, safe transport service.

About The Job

West Sussex County Council is currently seeking a School Crossing Patrol 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.

Salary Range

£11.59 - £11.79 per hour.

Work Location

Your base location is Drayton Depot (near Chichester), however, you will be assigned to a specific site location. You won't be required to visit the base location every working day.

Contract

Permanent Term Time Only. A term time only contract is for West Sussex County Council's staff who are employed to work only during periods when schools are open. Your pay is calculated on an annual basis and then you are paid over twelve equal monthly instalments.

Responsibilities

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 cars.

Experience and Skills

Key Skills:

• Ability to understand and carry out the procedures for safely stopping traffic.
• Good oral communication skills to effectively deal with children, colleagues, and other adults.
• Good perception and knowledge of car stopping times, particularly under adverse weather conditions.
• 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.
• Familiarity 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 is desirable.
• Experience of providing a service to others is desirable.

Rewards and Benefits

West Sussex County Council's values and support for one another are intrinsic to everything West Sussex County Council do and will be a key priority within the assessment for this post. West Sussex County Council care hugely about wellbeing, allowing time for a good laugh, and developing West Sussex County Council's team to be the best they can be. Alongside this, West Sussex County Council also offer various benefits.

Further Information

For an informal conversation regarding the role, please visit West Sussex County Council's featured School transport jobs site. West Sussex County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, and a health check.