Contract | Civic Recruitment Limited | United Kingdom
Posted On 20/04/2026
Job Information
Social / NGO / Health & Care
City Chelmsford
Province Essex
Postal Code CM1
Job Description
6 months contract with a local authority
Job Purpose
* To provide a safe crossing service for pedestrians, particularly children and vulnerable individuals, during school opening and closing times. The post holder will play a key role in supporting the local community by ensuring roads are safe to cross and helping to protect children travelling to and from school.
Key Duties/Accountabilities
* Safely control traffic at the designated crossing point to allow pedestrians to cross the road.
* Give clear and authoritative signals to drivers, ensuring traffic remains stationary until the crossing is clear.
* Have due regard for individuals with disabilities, particularly those with mobility impairments.
* Maintain regular communication with the school(s) attended by children using the crossing.
* Regularly assess risks at the crossing point and report any safety concerns, defects, or incidents to the supervisor.
* Assist with the preparation of reports relating to accidents, near misses, or failure‑to‑stop incidents.
* Ensure all uniform and equipment provided is kept in good condition and request replacements when necessary.
Essential Experience Required
* Experience interacting with members of the public in a calm and professional manner.
* Ability to follow procedures and work independently.
Essential Qualifications Required
* No formal qualifications required, as full training will be provided.
* Must be reliable, punctual, and physically able to carry out the duties of the role in all weather conditions.
* Willingness to undertake required training and comply with safeguarding standards.
* DBS check required, with registration to the DBS Update Service if applicable.
Additional information to note
* Working Hours: 7.5 hours per week, term-time only.
* The role required DBS.
* This position is for 7.5 hours per week approximately. You will need to be available to work during the 39 weeks of the academic year, for 45 minutes between 08:00 - 09:00 in the morning and 45 minutes between 14:45 - 15:45 in the afternoon approximately, depending on individual site requirements. Uniform, equipment, and training will be provided.
* We work on bi‑weekly schedule.
The role closes on 22 nd April 2026, apply ASAP.
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