The role:
Southwark Council currently have vacancies for School Crossing Patrol Officers at multiple locations throughout the borough. The role involves helping children and vulnerable people to cross the road around schools during drop off and pick up times in all weather conditions, at authorized crossing locations working to strict Southwark Council’s and the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents guidelines.
You will need to work one(1) hour in the morning and one (1) hour in the afternoon during school term time (10 hours per week). Job share will be considered where practical.
This role requires you to communicate well with all road users, demonstrating correct and safe behaviour when operating at the crossing.
About Us
We are the largest local authority social landlord in London, managing 55,000 homes lived in by 40% of Southwark’s residents. We are home to over 18,300 businesses including iconic London venues and social enterprises and we have a young, diverse, and growing population.
At Southwark we are committed to making our borough just and fair and are taking positive action to tackle inequalities. Our residents and communities are our greatest asset and the passion we have for Southwark is shared by millions of Londoners who enjoy our outstanding cultural offer, use our hospitals and attend our universities. Our refreshed borough plan and focus on Southwark Stands Together, (which is our work with Southwark’s communities and the council’s staff to tackle racism, injustice and inequality) underpins all that we do.
About You
Happy working outdoors in all weather conditions
Able to work with both adults and children
Good understanding of road safety
Good understanding of Safeguarding vulnerable people/children.
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Additional Information:
- Monday to Friday 08:00 to 09:00 and 15:00 to 16:00 during school term. Total of 10 hours a week).
-The salary displayed will be pro-rata, which means you will only be paid for the hours you work, plus 53.8hours holiday pay.
The annual pay is calculated over 45.2 weeks and paid twelve equal monthly payments.
- Holiday leave must be taken outside of term-time dates.
-You will be working outdoors in all weathers, standing for the duration of your shift and will need to carry the crossing sign at intervals.
- Full training and a uniform provided.
- The post holder will be expected to do some class room training during school holidays but would be notified in good time of this.
- Permanent contract, term time only.
- Enhanced DBS check is required.
- This is a safeguarding role. Five years previous reference is needed.
For a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Emmerson Boyce on emmerson.boyce@southwark.gov.uk
Additional salary details
Benefits and More Information:
In your role, we want you to feel supported, challenged and rewarded. You will benefit from our family-friendly policies including a local government pension scheme, plus many other staff benefits. You will join a motivated, driven and supportive team that strives for excellence and values its members. You will also be part of a successful and high-achieving development team that is making a real difference to the lives of residents in the borough. For more information about the wide variety of benefits you can take advantage of please visit our Staff Benefits page.
Salary:
£6,598.95 per annum, pro-rated. 10 hours per week over 45.24 weeks over 12 equal monthly payments.
Annual salary £27,306 per annum
Recruitment timetable
Advert Closing Date: Open until filled
Interview Date: two weeks after application acceptance
We are an organisation who is passionate about our people and understands that richness of diversity is a requirement to provide the best possible services to our communities. This is demonstrated through our council-wide ambitious commitment to tackle racial inequality in our communities and workforce through our Southwark Stands Together initiative. We welcome applicants.
Guaranteed Interview Scheme
As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role, and identify with one of the below criteria:
- Members of the Armed Forces and veterans
- Are currently in care, or have previously been in care
- If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition
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