School Warden

1.               DURATION

The employment is: -

(a)             part-time and pensionable

(b)             will be suspended, (i) during periods of closure of the particular school or schools for holidays or any other reason and (ii) during other such periods as may be determined by employer.

(c)             will be terminable on one week’s notice by either side.

2.               HOURS OF DUTY

Approximately 15 hours per week however hours of work can vary depending on assignment.

Hours shall be those prescribed by the employer from time to time and it shall be the responsibility of the warden to be and to remain on duty each day for such hours as are necessary to protect children proceeding to and from school via the warden’s duty point. Full attendance will be required during school terms i.e. WARDENS WILL NOT BE PREMITTED TO TAKE HOLIDAYS DURING SCHOOL TERMS.

3.               WAGES

The applicable incremental salary scale is €15.92– €17.95 per hour inclusive. Payment of increments is dependent on satisfactory performance.

Entry point of this scale will be determined in accordance with Circulars issued by the by the Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government. In accordance with Departmental Circular letter EL 02/2011, a person who is not a serving local authority employee will enter the scale for the position at the minimum point of the scale

4.               TRAINING

Applicants may be required to attend at their own expense at appointed places for interview and subsequently for training course. Selection for employment will be dependent upon the satisfactory completion by the applicant of the course of training.

A panel may be formed on the basis of such interview. Candidates whose names are on a panel and who satisfy the local authority that they possess the qualifications declared of the office and that they are otherwise suitable for appointment may within the life of the panel be appointed as appropriate vacancies arise.

5.               DUTIES

(a)             To attend for duty at the prescribed times and perform such duty under the direction of the employer or any member of the Garda Siochana.

(b)             To observe fully the instructions for School Wardens set out on attached schedule

(c)             To carry the official sign and wear the official cap and white coat (Personal Protective Equipment, consisting of a long coat, leggings, cap and steel toe boots) at all times when on duty. (These will be supplied by the employer).

(d)             To notify the employer without delay should a traffic accident or an incident with a member of the public occurs at or in the vicinity of the Warden’s duty point.

(e)             To furnish such records and reports relating to the employment as may be required by the employer.

(f)              To notify the employer without delay should he/she be unable due to illness or other emergency, to report for duty.

Employer in aforementioned cases, shall mean and include the Chief Executive of Laois County Council, Aras an Chontae, Portlaoise, Co. Laois.

6. GARDA VETTING

The National Vetting Bureau (Children and Vulnerable Persons) Act 2012 to 2016 came

into effect on 29th April 2016. The Act places a statutory obligation on Laois County Council to ensure that ‘any work or activity which is carried out by a person, a necessary and regular part of which consists mainly of a person having access to or

contact with children or vulnerable persons will be subject of Garda Vetting’.

7. PROBATION

Where a person who is not already a permanent employee of a local authority is appointed, the following provisions shall apply: (a) There shall be a period after such appointments take effect, during which such person shall hold such post on probation. (b) Such period shall be set by the Chief Executive and this period may be extended at their discretion. (c) Such person shall cease to hold the post at the end of the period of probation, unless during such period, the Manager has certified that the service of such person is satisfactory.