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School Crossing Patrol

About the role

 

We are seeking a dependable and community-focused individual to join our team as a School Crossing Patrol. In this role, you will assist children and other pedestrians in crossing the road safely at designated locations during school opening and closing times.

 

What You will Do

  • Stop traffic safely allowing children and pedestrians to cross the road safely.
  • Maintain visibility and safety by wearing the uniform and equipment provided .
  • Ensure orderly management of pedestrians waiting to cross.
  • Report any issues to the School Crossing Patrol Coordinator.
  • Attend training and meetings as required.
  • Outdoor working in all weather conditions.

 

About You

  • Communicate effectively with children and adults.
  • Punctual and reliable.
  • Comfortable working independently and following safety procedures.
  • Basic computer skills for training and communication.
  • Physically able to carry out the role (standing, holding a sign, working outdoors).

 

Desirable:

  • Experience working with children or the public.
  • Basic first aid knowledge.

 

Requirements

  • Annual medical check.
  • Criminal Records Self-Declaration (DBS check required).
  • Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

 

 

Employment details

 

Salary:  £12.85 per hour

 

Job type: Permanent

 

Hours: Part-time, a maximum of 10 hours per week

 

Working hours: Mornings and afternoons

 

 

About us

 

SWISCo Limited is responsible for the delivery of all functions and services associated with environmental and operational requirements: 

  • Waste & Recycling 
  • Highways  
  • Parks & Amenities 
  • Grounds Maintenance 
  • Street Scene 
  • Enforcement 
  • Business Commercial and Fleet 

 

The Company also carries out work for other public and private organisations to provide added value and improve the cost effectiveness of universal service provided to all residents on behalf of Torbay Council. 

 

We have the ambitious mission of ‘Proud to Make Torbay the best place to live, work and play’.  This is why we exist and why we do what we do.   

 

Mission and Values 

 

Our mission is backed by our personality and values:   

 

‘Proudly delivering outstanding services for our customers’. 

 

Our People Ethos as an employer of choice, ensures that we:  

have robust HR systems and processes in place that support our workforce, recruit, retain and reward great people, recognise talent, and support organisational development and continuous improvement  

 

You will be responsible to ensure the team is participating with their duties as required and vehicle checks are carried out daily.

 

 

How to apply

 

If this has piqued your interest and you want more information or want to apply for our role you have two options.

 

You can download a copy of the Job Description/Person specification and application form below. Alternatively, you can email hrswisco@swisco.co.uk  to request a copy of both documents to be sent to you via email. 

 

Please be aware that we short list applicants based on you meeting the essential criteria for the role, and we reserve the right to close the job advert early, so get your application in, if you want to be considered for our role. 

 

 

SWISCo is a limited company wholly owned by, and providing services on behalf of, Torbay Council. 

 

 

Download your Application form and Job Description

 

If you would like to apply for the role, please download the following documents. Please complete the application and Diversity and Inclusion form and send it to HRswisco@swisco.co.uk before the closing date.

 

Job Description and Person specification

 

Download the School Crossing Patrol Job Description and Person Specification.

 

Application form and Diversity and Inclusion form

 

Download your SWISCo Application form. 

 

Download the Diversity and Inclusion form.