Mobile School Crossing Officer
Permanent, Part Time
£12.10 per hour
Location: Countywide
Working Style: Community-based worker
Come and support your local community by joining Essex County Council's School Crossing Patrol Team as a Mobile School Crossing Patrol Officer.
We are looking for a punctual and reliable individual, who is approachable and enjoys engaging with the public.
Each position is for 5 hours per week retainer paid, plus duty hours worked; with a holiday pay element included. You will need to be available to work during the 39 weeks of the academic year. Mileage and travel time is paid for this role in accordance to ECC's Travel and Subsistence policy.
Responsibilities:
* To have regard for the needs of people with disabilities, especially mobility impaired people wishing to use the crossing point.
* Regularly assess the risks associated with operating at the crossing site in order to identify any problems. Report problems and defects to supervisor.
* Assist in the preparation of reports on accidents and failure to stop incidents and other incidents occurring at the crossing site.
* Ensure that all uniform and equipment provided is maintained in good condition and replacements requested when needed.
* 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.
Access to your own vehicle and business insurance is a must, as you will be required to travel to and from crossing sites, as required.
Locations with vacancies:
* Basildon
* Benfleet
* Brentwood & Billericay
* Castlepoint
* Chelmsford
* Colchester
* Harlow and Epping Forest
* Maldon
* Rochford and Rochford
Please note that the job role requires you to be mobile throughout an operational area. Therefore, the post holder will need to have a driving licence and access to a vehicle, or the ability to meet the mobility requirements of the role through other means.
What you should do next:
If you are interested in finding out more about this role, we would love to hear from you. Please apply via the Working for Essex website.
As part of employment with Essex County Council (ECC) 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.
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.
If you have queries on this role or require anything further, please email ami.fosker@essex.gov.uk
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