School Crossing Patrol Officer - Unity Academy - Colchester Part Time

School Crossing Patrol Officer

Location: Unity Academy, Colchester
Contract: Temporary, term time
Salary: GBP7.88ph
Hours: 7.5 hours per week

Are you looking to represent your community? Essex County Council is 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.

Knowledge, skills and experience

• T o have regard for the needs of people with disabilities, especially mobility impaired people wishing to use the crossing point.
• To maintain regular contact with the schools attended by children using the crossing.
• When requested, to 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 and to report problems and defects to a 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 a good condition and replacements are requested when needed.
• To give clear signals to drivers when stopping traffic, 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.

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