Job Description

Are you a caring and compassionate person looking to better use your skills to help people?Don't have experience? Dont worry, you have life skills and that's what were looking for!Then we have the perfect role for you!Our dedicated training team will guide you through our 2 week comprehensive training programme, helping you to develop the skills needed to begin and progress in your new rewarding career with usAmbulance Care Assistant (Driver)Location: Ashford -TN23 4FGSalary:xc2xa326,592.93per annumFull Time Shifts - 42.5 hours per week(various shifts available)G4S is experiencing an exciting period of growth and as such, is looking to expand our dedicated team of Ambulance Care professionalsBenefitsAccess to the "Blue Light Card" providing more than 15,000 discounts from large national retailers to local businesses across categories such as holidays, cars, restaurants, days out, gifts, insurance, phones, and moreCompany pension scheme with employer contributionsSalary paid on hourly basis of xc2xa312.00phG4S Life Assurance SchemeCharity work- Match-it and Payroll GivingEmployee Assistance Programme Scheme (Confidential Counselling Services, 24/7 support specialising in health and medical)Access to G4S Perks at Work scheme entitling you to amazing discounts, offers and services across hundreds of market leading retailers in electronics, outlets, mobile phone contracts and fashion.Refer a Friend SchemeProgression, training and development opportunitiesSubsidised healthcare planMain duties of the jobThe RoleThe Ambulance Care Assistant (ACA) will play an important role in helping people receive the care they need.Such responsibility requires empathy and compassion. These are skills youll build upon during our two-week initial training and development programme, alongside constant guidance from our expert support team. Well give you all the tools to build a meaningful career with us.As an ACA with G4S Patient Transport Services, youll be transporting elderly, sick and vulnerable patients to their medical appointments and between healthcare facilities, whilst showing compassion in times of vulnerability. Together well work together to ensure every journey we make supports our community, the NHS, and our patients.This is an important role, providing excellent care and ensuring safety and patient welfare. A role where youll receive all the training you need to feel prepared in any situation that may arise.About usEssential CriteriaFull UK Manual Driving LicenceAbility to work effectively as part of a teamPhysically fit to ensure your safety and wellbeing of patients.Strong communication and interpersonal skillsSympathetic, respectful and caring attitude towards patientsFlexibility and adaptability in accordance with the needs of the serviceEnhanced DBS check - Applied and Paid for by G4SWhy G4S?G4S Patient Transport Services is one of the UKs largest Non-Emergency Patient Transport providers, carrying out over 50,000 journeys on behalf of the NHS every year. With 12 operational bases across the UK and a dedicated call centre, we employ over 720 members of staff to deliver safe, caring, high-quality patient transport.At G4S, we understand that our people are our greatest asset and an essential part of our long-term business strategy. As such we are committed to the ongoing professional development and wellbeing of our staff, offering extensive training and progression opportunities and investing in the physical and mental health of our workforce.Date posted20 March 2025Pay schemeOtherSalaryxc2xa326,592.93 a yearContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference numberE0218-25-0016Job locationsUnit 8 Montpelier Business Park,Dencora WayAshfordKentTN23 4FGJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesSome of the key responsibilities will involve:Driving patients with varying health and mobility needs to and from hospital/Clinic appointmentsAssist, move and handle patients, who may be ambulatory or wheelchair bound, using appropriate equipment where necessary e.g. carrying patients up the stairs using a carry chair, moving immobile patients in and out of bed, on stretchers, wheelchairs into and out of the vehicle and homesEnsure safety and patient welfare at all times and providing reassurance, comfort and support when neededAssist patients when entering and leaving their homesMaintain cleanliness of vehicles and equipmentLiaise with our central control team to ensure the timeline pick up and drop off of patientsUndertake patient and vehicle risk assessments, and completion of reports or documentationJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesSome of the key responsibilities will involve:Driving patients with varying health and mobility needs to and from hospital/Clinic appointmentsAssist, move and handle patients, who may be ambulatory or wheelchair bound, using appropriate equipment where necessary e.g. carrying patients up the stairs using a carry chair, moving immobile patients in and out of bed, on stretchers, wheelchairs into and out of the vehicle and homesEnsure safety and patient welfare at all times and providing reassurance, comfort and support when neededAssist patients when entering and leaving their homesMaintain cleanliness of vehicles and equipmentLiaise with our central control team to ensure the timeline pick up and drop off of patientsUndertake patient and vehicle risk assessments, and completion of reports or documentationPerson SpecificationQualificationsEssential

• Full UK Manual Driving Licence, No more than 6 points on a Driving Licence
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• physically fit to ensure your safety and wellbeing of patients.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Sympathetic, respectful and caring attitude towards patients
• Flexibility and adaptability in accordance with the needs of the service
• Enhanced DBS check - Applied and Paid for by G4S

• Full UK Manual Driving Licence, No more than 6 points on a Driving Licence
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• physically fit to ensure your safety and wellbeing of patients.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Sympathetic, respectful and caring attitude towards patients
• Flexibility and adaptability in accordance with the needs of the service
• Enhanced DBS check - Applied and Paid for by G4S

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