Derbyshire County Council Seeks Friendly School Crossing Patrols for Youngsters' Safety

Strategic Insights -

Derbyshire County Council is on the hunt for warm and approachable individuals to join its team of school crossing patrols, ensuring a safe passage for children across the county's roads. With no formal qualifications necessary, the council is looking for people with excellent interpersonal skills, a knack for dealing with children, parents, and other road users, and an awareness of road safety. The recruits will be given all the necessary training to carry out the role and will wear waterproof, high-visibility uniforms.

Key Takeaways:

  • The council is seeking 37 school crossing patrol vacancies across the county, with 107 patrol sites in total.
  • Successful applicants will be given all necessary training and will wear waterproof, high-visibility uniforms.
  • The role is part-time, requiring individuals to work every day of the school term, with shifts at the beginning and end of the school day.
  • Pay is pro-rata and paid all year round, making it suitable for stay-at-home parents, retirees, and students who want to supplement their income.
  • The application process has been simplified, requiring only basic details to be submitted before being contacted by the council's team.
  • Anyone over the age of 18 is eligible to apply, with a disclosure and barring check required as part of the application process.

Statistics:

  • 107 school crossing patrol sites across the county.
  • 37 vacancies available.
  • Shifts are required every day of the school term.
  • Pay is pro-rata and paid all year round.
  • The council is working with the Job Centre to highlight other part-time opportunities, such as school cooks or caretakers, to enable individuals to make the most of their time between shifts.

Sources:

  • Derbyshire County Council
  • Councillor Dawn Abbott, Cabinet Member for Health and Communities, derbyshire.gov.uk
  • Derby County Council's website, derbyshire.gov.uk