Mobile School Crossing Patrol | Hyndburn North & Ribble Valley Area
Company: Lancashire County Council
Role summary
Mobile School Crossing Patrol | Hyndburn North & Ribble Valley Area is a full-time role at Lancashire County Council in Preston, England, United Kingdom (on-site). Posted 2026-10-12. Salary: GBP 13 per hour. Experience level: 0-2. No degree required.
- Job title
- Mobile School Crossing Patrol | Hyndburn North & Ribble Valley Area
- Company
- Lancashire County Council
- Location
- Preston, England, United Kingdom
- Work arrangement
- on-site
- Employment type
- full-time
- Category
- Mobile Development
- Salary
- GBP 13 per hour
- Experience level
- 0-2
- Degree required
- No
- Date posted
- 2026-10-12
This is a great opportunity to make a real difference in your community by ensuring the safety of children and families on their way to and from school. It offers a steady hourly wage and doesn't require a degree, making it accessible for many.
Job description
Salary £13.45 per hour | Permanent, Part time 5 hours per week | Hyndburn & Ribble Valley
Please note that we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role
Would you like a rewarding role where you can help keep children and families safe on their journey to and from school?
We are looking for a Mobile Relief School Crossing Patrol to provide cover for School Crossing Patrol sites across the Hyndburn North and Ribble Valley areas. You'll step in to support established crossing points during staff absences and help ensure vital services continue when vacancies arise.
This is a flexible role that suits someone who is reliable, adaptable, and able to travel at short notice to a variety of locations.
What you'll need:
Access to your own vehicle
Business-use motor insurance
Ability to travel to crossing sites across the service area at short notice
A commitment to promoting road safety and supporting your local community
Working hours
Monday to Friday during school term time only (38 weeks per year)
Typical crossing times are: 8:00am - 9:00am
3:00pm - 4:00pm
Hours may vary depending on the location being covered
Pay is Foundation Living Wage, currently £13.45 an hour. Payment is 5 hours a week with additional payment based on duty performed. Uniform and training are provided.
Apply today and help make a difference in your community.
Closing Date: 30/11/2026
The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Further information can be found on the 'Our Recruitment Process' tab.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications.
Local Government Reorganisation
The Government has confirmed that local government across Lancashire will be reorganised, with the current 15 councils being replaced by four new unitary councils covering North, South, East and West Lancashire from April 2028.
If you are successful in your application, you will initially join Lancashire County Council. However, as part of the planned transition, your employment will transfer to one of the new unitary councils from April 2028, subject to the implementation of the reorganisation and relevant employment legislation.
Throughout this period, our focus remains on delivering excellent services to our communities. By joining us now, you'll play an important role in shaping the future of local government and helping to build a strong new organisation that will serve residents for years to come.
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