Ambulance Care Assistant

HTG-UK; Earls Colne; Presencial; GBP 15.000 - 21.000; A tiempo parcial

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Market Leading Pay

Contractual Sick Pay

Pension Scheme

Fully Funded Training and Uniform

Refer a Friend £500

Descripción de la vacante

HTG-UK is seeking Bank Ambulance Care Assistants to join our Colchester service in Earls Colne. You will provide safe, compassionate transport for vulnerable patients, going beyond driving to support mobility, dignity and care throughout journeys.

The role requires patience, empathy and resilience, with DBS, right to work in the UK and a full UK driving licence. Training is provided, with two weeks of onboarding and ongoing mentorship.

Formación

• Patience and resilience to support vulnerable patients.
• Clear, compassionate communication with patients and staff.
• Reliability and punctuality in a field-based role.
• Ability to follow procedures and maintain confidentiality.

Responsabilidades

• Safely transport patients to and from healthcare appointments.
• Assist with mobility and transfers using appropriate equipment.
• Communicate clearly with patients, families, and healthcare staff.
• Carry out daily vehicle checks and keep equipment clean and orderly.

Conocimientos

Patience

Empathy

Communication

Reliability

Compassion

Herramientas

Full UK Manual Driving Licence

Descripción del empleo

Exciting opportunities available for Bank Ambulance Care Assistants to join our team in Colchester (Earls Colne)

Who Are We?

At Health Transportation Group UK (HTG-UK), we are one of the UK’s leading providers of Non-Emergency Patient Transport, supporting thousands of vulnerable patients across the UK. We proudly serve the NHS, completing over 800,000 essential journeys every year.

We deliver services across a growing number of NHS contracts, including North East Lincolnshire, Mid and South Essex, Dorset, Cornwall & Isles of Scilly, Norfolk & Waveney, and Suffolk and North East Essex. With 22 operational bases and a dedicated team of over 1,200 passionate professionals, we provide safe, caring, and high-quality transport services nationwide.

What Can You Expect?

You would be joining us in the role of Bank Ambulance Care Assistant, delivering a vital service to our patients. Being an Ambulance Care Assistant is so much more than just driving. It’s about providing safe, reliable and friendly transport to vulnerable patients who need it the most.

It’s a role that requires patience, empathy and resilience as, whilst the role is incredibly rewarding, it can be physically and emotionally demanding. If you’re someone who thrives on connection, takes pride in doing things properly, and wants to be part of a team that lives our values, particularly Care, Respect and Social Value, we’d love to hear from you.

Summary Of Main Duties Include

Patient Transport & Care- Safely drive patients to and from healthcare appointments while providing reassurance, support, and compassionate care throughout their journey.

Assisting with Mobility- Helping patients with mobility needs, including safe lifting, use of specialist equipment, and transferring patients to and from vehicles or their homes.

Communication & Compassion- Communicating clearly and kindly with patients, families, and healthcare staff, maintaining dignity, respect, and patient confidentiality at all times.

Vehicle Checks & Basic Administration- Carrying out daily vehicle checks, keeping all equipment clean and ready in line with Infection Prevention and Control procedures, and ensuring that any incidents and/or journey details are accurately recorded as required.

What’s In It For You?

Market Leading Pay - £13 per hour with increased rates for agreed overtime

Contractual Sick Pay after 12 months service

Employee Assistance Programme delivered by the UK’s #1 EAP service- Health Assured

Increased holiday allowance for long service

Refer a Friend Earn up to £500 for each friend you bring on board

Pension Scheme

Fully Funded Training and Uniform Kick off your role with two weeks of training, enjoy ongoing mentorship, and receive a full uniform

Opportunities to grow and develop

Engaging Workplace Culture with regular company updates and Employee of the Month

Our Commitment to Safer Recruitment

Patient safety is our priority. To work for HTG-UK you will need:

Enhanced DBS check (Conducted during onboarding if successful)

Right to work in the UK

Full UK Manual Driving Licence

Satisfactory employment and character references

A satisfactory medical assessment

Successful candidates will also need to successfully complete a two-week mandatory training course on commencement of employment.

The Company’s Equal Opportunities policy affirms our commitment to ensure that no patient, employee or job applicant faces discrimination - whether directly or indirectly – based on gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, responsibility for dependants, disability, religion, belief, colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, trade union activity, social background, health status, or is disadvantaged by conditions or requirements which cannot be shown as justifiable.

Safeguarding

The organisation takes the issues of Safeguarding Children, Adults and addressing domestic violence very seriously and therefore all employees at HTG-UK are expected to:

Attend mandatory training on Safeguarding children and adults

Ensure they are familiar with their and the organisation’s requirements under relevant legislation

Adhere to all relevant national and local policies, procedures, and professional codes

Report any concerns to the appropriate authority

Maintaining professional boundaries as a Person in a Position of Trust (PiPoT)

We are Looking for Great People Who:Fully flexibility to work shifts on any day of the week, including weekends.Are caring and compassionateHave good physical fitness for moving and handling patientsCommunicate clearly and kindly both in person and in writingFollow procedures and protect patient confidentialityStay calm under pressureAre reliable and punctualHave basic IT Knowledge

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Ambulance Care Assistant

Company: HTG-UK

Salary: from £13 an hour

Hours: Part-time

Location: Earls Colne

Working pattern: Field-based

Job type: Contract

Posting date: 3 Nov 2026

Closing date: 16 Nov 2026

About Disability Confident Disability Confident is a government scheme. It encourages employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term health conditions.