PCV Driver

London Borough of Camden; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council in London is seeking dedicated PCV Drivers to ensure the safety and comfort of clients during transport. Successful candidates will possess a PSV (cat D) driving license and have experience working with vulnerable individuals. Responsibilities include driving large vehicles, managing passenger needs, and adhering to safety regulations. The role offers a salary of £34,939 and includes various benefits such as annual leave and pension contributions. Closing date for applications is February 16, 2025.

Benefits

27 days annual leave

Local Government Pension Scheme

Flexible working opportunities

Interest-free loans

Career development and training

Qualifications

• Current PSV (cat D) driving license is mandatory.
• Experience working with Special Educational Needs children or vulnerable adults.
• Ability to communicate effectively and manage physical demands of the role.

Responsibilities

• Transport clients safely and comfortably.
• Drive large vehicles accommodating more than 16 passengers.
• Ensure safety protocols are followed at all times.

Skills

Passenger safety

Effective communication

Customer care skills

Risk assessment

Education

PSV (cat D) driving license

CPC/Driver Qualification Card (DQC)

Valid Tachograph card

Job description

PCV Drivers X 3(Job Ref : 3997)

Salary : £34,939

Grade : Level2 Zone 1

Location : York Way Depot, Freight Lane, London N1C 4BE

Hours per week : 36

Contract Type : Permanent

Closing Date : Monday 16^th February 2025 23 : 59

Interview : Week commencing 23^rd February 2026

About Camden

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About CATS

Camden Accessible Travel Solutions (CATS) is the Council’s in-house transport service. CATS sits within Investment, Place and Opportunity Directorate within Camden Council.

CATS is based within York Way Depot, in King’s Cross, London. The service is responsible for a wide range of transport related services including the provision of accessible buses for children and adults, taxi bookings, fleet maintenance, an MOT service, Driver training, fuel provision and manages a range of concessionary travel schemes.

What You’ll Be Doing / How You’ll Be Involved

The PCV Drivers are responsible for transporting clients with differing needs from one location to another. The main objective for the PCV Drivers is the safety and comfort of all of their passengers for the duration of their journey. The post holder will drive through local areas and make stops as appropriate to pick up and drop off passengers in line with the planned schedule.

The role will primarily focus on the day-to-day transport service driving large vehicles such as buses and coaches that can accommodate more than 16 passengers, ensuring that all service users are transported safely to and from to school, and or to a day centre. The role also requires individuals to have experience of working with disabled children and / or vulnerable adults and the ability to communicate effectively and undertake physical aspects of the role.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and will require an Enhanced DBS. Please note Camden also offers the DBS update service.

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All About You

To be considered for one of these exciting opportunities the successful candidates must have a current PSV (cat D) driving license, (CPC) / Driver Qualification Card (DQC) alongside a validTachograph card.

You will have previous demonstrable experience of working with Special Educational Needs children / Or Vulnerable Adults ranging from infancy to adulthood and working within a busy team within a demanding environment; working to distinct deadlines and timeframes for delivery of work. You will possess an in-depth working knowledge of applying sympathy, empathy and assertiveness to manage a cohort of children whilst being transported. The role requires excellent customer care skills, ensuring that the service is represented to the highest standards at all times.

The ideal candidate will be adept at assessing and managing risk and have an understanding of safeguarding and child protection practices ensuring that all safeguarding policies and procedures are at the forefront of this role.

It is important that the successful candidate is able to provide a safe, reliable drive at all times, ensuring that safety is paramount at all times.

We strongly encourage applicants to write their applications themselves. While we understand the growing use of AI tools, we believe that personal reflection and authenticity are key to a strong application. Please avoid using AI-generated content when applying.

What We Offer

At Camden, you’ll receive a host of benefits including :

• 27 days annual leave for new starters, rising to 31 days after 5 years
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Flexible working opportunities
• Interest free loans
• Access to our incredible staff networks
• Career development and training
• Wellbeing support and activities

Visit 'www.camdenjobs.co.uk / staff-benefits' for more details.

Inclusion and Belonging

At Camden, we want every colleague to feel they belong and can thrive. We welcome applications from all parts of our community, and particularly encourage people from Black, Asian and Other Ethnic Heritage communities, LGBTQ+ people, disabled and neurodiverse people, survivors of domestic abuse, and those from lower socio-economic backgrounds or with care experience. We know that different voices and perspectives make us stronger, and we are committed to providing the support, adjustments and flexibility people need to succeed.

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Asking for Adjustments

Camden is committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and as accessible as possible for everyone. This includes making adjustments or changes for disabled people, neurodiverse people or people with long-term health conditions. If you would like us to do anything differently during the application, interview or assessment process, including providing information in an alternative format, please contact us on 020 7974 6655, at [e-mail] or post to 5 Pancras Square, London, N1C 4AG.

Anonymised Application–in keeping with Camden’s commitment to inclusion the recruitment to this role is anonymised and supports the objective of reducing the impact of unconscious bias.