School Crossing Patrol Warden - Req24278

As our next School Crossing Patrol Warden, you'll play a vital role in keeping children safe as they arrive at and depart from school.

You'll be an integral member of our School Crossing Patrol Team, with support from your supervisor. Although you'll work on your own, you will interact with members of the public including parents, children, school staff and passers-by.

You will give clear signals to drivers and pedestrians using the school crossing patrol pole to help children and adults cross the road safely. You will communicate effectively with children waiting to cross the road to ensure they wait for your help before stepping out., To assist pedestrians to safely cross the road at a specific site during specified hours of the morning and/or afternoon.,

• Adhere to issued work instructions on the operation of the crossing site in line with approved procedures.


• Stop vehicles using the Crossing Patrol 'Stop' sign, to allow children and other pedestrians to cross safely at an established crossing patrol site.


• Check the operation of flashing amber warning lights and reporting faults if necessary.


• Report to the Senior Supervisor any traffic offence or problem which affects the safety of the warden or pedestrians using the crossing site.


• Judge the speed and distance of oncoming traffic before stepping into the road.


• Communicate clearly and courteously with children, parents, motorists, and the general public.


• Be alert and observant at all times.


• Be enthusiastic about the job and help to promote the service in a positive manner.


• Use initiative and be responsible and tolerant.


• Maintain a good working relationship with colleagues, adult and child pedestrians, Head teachers and school staff.


• The duties outlined are not meant as an exhaustive list and will also comprise any other duties within the spirit of the post commensurate with the job evaluation outcome for this post., Understand and embrace Leeds City Council Values and Behaviours and codes of conduct.


• Committed to continuous improvement in all areas and work towards delivering the Best City Ambition of Health & Wellbeing, Inclusive Growth and Zero Carbon


• Able to understand and observe Leeds City Council equality and diversity policies.


• Carry out all duties having regard to an employee's responsibility under Health and Safety Policies.


• Willingness to actively participate in training and development activities.


• Flexible and adaptable to change to assist other services as required commensurate to grade.


• Participate in appraisal, training, and development activities.


• Be aware of and comply with Leeds City Council policies and procedures.


• Be aware of and support difference and ensure equality for all working in an anti-discriminatory manner, upholding, equality & diversity policies of Leeds City Council.


• Recognise and appropriately challenge any incidents of racism, bullying, harassment, victimisation, and any form of abuse, reporting any concerns to the appropriate person.


• The Council has adopted a flexibility protocol and the role will be expected to work within these parameters.
  
  As a School Crossing Patrol Warden, you will bring to the role:


• Physical ability to work outdoors in all weathers while standing or walking


• Enthusiasm, positivity and good communication to interact clearly and courteously with pedestrians and motorists


• Use of initiative and a responsible, tolerant approach


• Ability to stay alert and observant at all times


• Flexibility to work split shifts both mornings and afternoons, We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.


A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check against the Children's barred list will be carried out on preferred candidates., Qualifications: No formal qualifications are required

Essential Requirements It is essential that the candidate should be able to demonstrate the following criteria. Candidates will only be shortlisted if they can demonstrate that they meet all the essential requirements.

• Able to wear the appropriate uniform.


• Able to work outdoors in all weathers in a job which involves standing or walking for entire period.


• Able to work split duty working both mornings and afternoons.


• Able to work during school hours term time only.


• Able to work using own initiative with a responsible and tolerant approach to the job.
  
  Leeds City Council is one of the largest employers in the region with over 14,000 employees. We seek to recruit and develop talented individuals who embody our council values and ambitions.
  
  a competitive salary and annual leave entitlement plus statutory holidays


• membership of the West Yorkshire Pension Fund with generous employer contributions


• flexible and hybrid working arrangements subject to service requirements


• a clear career pathway and continuing professional development opportunities


• a range of staff benefits to help you boost your wellbeing and make your money go further