Ambulance Care Assistant/Driver

Description

We are looking to recruit trainee & experienced Ambulance Care Assistants based in one of our depots in Somerset.

Full training is provided. We are looking for caring individuals who are looking for a rewarding career within the local community!

This role is a bank position, with the potential for a permanent role further down the line.

Job Description

As an Ambulance Care Assistant your role will be to transport elderly, disabled, sick or vulnerable people to and from hospital appointments and outpatient clinics.

As well as driving the non-emergency ambulance, you'll work alongside a crewmate to lift & help patients from their homes into and out of the vehicle, and into the hospital/clinic so a good level of physical fitness is required.

Some of your patients will lead isolated lives or be nervous about their visit. This is why we are looking for caring and friendly individuals who are able to reassure and chat with the patient to make their journey as comfortable as possible.

You will be working within a market leading provider of patient transport services for the NHS, with support from a highly experienced training team.

Rota Patterns & Shift Times:

* Our operational hours vary from 05:00-00:00 so you will be expected to work a variety of shifts between early mornings and late nights.

* Shifts are 10hrs long

* Weekend flexibility is essential

* This can be a bank position

Requirements for the role:

* Full Manual Driving License

* Ability to undertake lifting duties

* Experience within the care industry

* Experience Driving larger vehicles

To find out more, please apply with a copy of your CV or give the team a call - (phone number removed)

Ad ID: 5417246277