Organisation: Leicestershire County Council
Work Location: Various positions available throughout Leicestershire
Salary: £12.85 per hour (pay award pending)
Working Hours: 5 hours 50 mins per week term time. Required to work two shifts per day generally 35 mins (morning and afternoon)
Contract Type: Permanent
Closing Date: 31st December 2026
Interview Date(s): Ongoing interview dates
Stop and think how you could make a positive difference in your community. Are you interested in a valuable and rewarding role? If so we are looking for School Crossing Patrols at various locations throughout the county.
About the Role
Please note: You must be aged 18 or over to apply for this position
You will be required to work two shifts per day generally 35 mins (morning and afternoon) to ensure the safety of children crossing the road at school journey times. Main duties are to stop the traffic and operate the crossing for children and adults wishing to use the service using the stop sign and wearing the full uniform (hat and coat). You will carry out the councils policy with regard to the service which includes Health & Safety procedures and reporting of incidents and accidents.
Current vacancies:
A DBS enhanced check for a regulated activity is required for this post.
For information on our approach to the recruitment of ex-offenders, please see our policy statement.
About You
To apply for this post, you must:
In addition, we also expect you to share our commitment to our values and to delivering accessible and inclusive services which meet the needs of all of our residents. You will be asked to demonstrate your understanding of these commitments as part of the selection process.
Reasonable adjustments will be considered for applicants with a disability. We are a Disability Confident Employer.
Interested in Flexible Working?
We are open to discussions about flexible working, which may include part time working, job sharing, term-time working, flexible start and finish times, and hybrid working, depending on the requirements of the role and the service. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below.
For more information or an informal discussion, please contact:
Simon Wilson, Road Safety Education Officer
Tel: 0116 305 0521
Terry Laywood, Road Safety Education Officer
Tel: 0116 305 4874
How to Apply
At Leicestershire County Council we’re looking for top talent from all walks of life. Whoever you are, wherever you’re from, and whatever your background - we care about what you bring to our organisation, not just what’s on your CV. That’s why we’ve designed a recruitment process that’s fair, accessible, and focused on potential. And with benefits that support people at every age and stage of life, we make sure you can thrive - both personally and professionally.
If you share our passion to make a difference for the people of Leicestershire, we’d love to hear from you. Click the apply button to submit your application, ensuring that you upload a supporting statement that explains how you meet the criteria listed in the ‘About You’ section above. Without this information, we won’t be able to assess your suitability for the role, and your application will be rejected. For tips on how to write your statement, see the How to Apply section on our career site.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
If you have any technical issues when trying to apply for this post or you want to request an application pack in an alternative format, please contact our Employee Service Centre by telephoning 0300 3030222 (select option 2) or raising a ticket via our online portal: https://emss.org.uk/support.
By applying for this post, you agree to our Terms and Conditions.
About Leicestershire County Council
At Leicestershire County Council, we're committed to making a real difference in people's lives. Our aim is to work with communities and partners to deliver public services that make Leicestershire the best possible place to live and work for everyone.
Our employees play a key role in supporting this goal and helping us deliver the vital services we provide to the people of Leicestershire. Whether you're starting your career or looking for your next challenge, you'll find a place with us where your ideas are valued, and your work has purpose.
For further information on what it’s like to work for us and the benefits we offer, please refer to the following:
Our Recruitment Process
Our Organisational Values
Our Employee Benefits
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Leicestershire County Council is the county council serving the non-metropolitan county of Leicestershire in England.