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PCV Drivers for SEND Passengers - Category D licence and CPC

We are seeking a team of very special people -to Drive children with SEND on a PCV, to and from School.

6 hours per day

TERM TIME ONLY

The role

To provide a safe, efficient, effective and timely transport service

Responsible for the allocated vehicle and safe passage of clients, goods and equipment

To work flexibly to meet the needs of the clients of the service

Main duties and responsibilities

To contribute to the ongoing development and improvement of the service

To comply at all times with all driving and transport regulations and standards set for the service

To adhere to safe working practices and operating requirements, including operation of equipment, handling techniques and passage of clients some of whom have physical and or learning disabilities

To carry out appropriate vehicle checks; reporting faults to the manager, and be responsible for the cleanliness and hygiene of the vehicle

To use aids as appropriate to personally assist clients with physical and/or learning disabilities and to load and unload goods and equipment

To follow scheduled pickup and delivery points and notify office control of problems relating to delays or issues that occur on the journey if they arise

To check the vehicle and its equipment daily for roadworthiness and operational fitnes

To be responsible for the health and safety of all passengers and crew.

To work unsupervised and on own initiative to overcome any issues which may arise while in charge of a vehicle and passengers.

To liaise with parents, teachers and carers as required

To report all accidents and incidents and to complete and verify all relevant documentation relating to these.

About you

Must possess a clean category PCV/D licence (more than eight passenger seats and longer than 5.5 metres)

Must be over 21 years of age

Holder of Driver Certificate of Competence and Digital Tachograph Driver Card

Must have experience of driving large passenger carrying vehicles

Experience of operating and safe use of passenger/wheelchair tail lifts would be a bonus