EMERGENCY CARE ASSISTANT - North East

Ambulnz Community Partners Ltd.; Cramlington; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay with enhanced night - 

Pension contributions

Paid annual leave

Structured rotas

Ongoing training and development

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Discounted gym memberships

Enhanced DBS paid by the Company

Blue Light Discount Card

Job summary

Ambulnz Community Partners Ltd. in the North East is seeking an experienced Emergency Care Assistant to join a best‑paid, frontline team that values skill, professionalism and patient care.

You will work a 42‑hour week on a pattern of days and nights, with enhanced night rates and guaranteed contracted hours, providing reliable income and ongoing development.

A strong safety culture, DBS checks and a supportive leadership team underpin our commitment to staff welfare and service excellence.

Qualifications

• Full UK Driving Licence (Category B).
• Level 4 Certificate in FREC 4 or Level 3 Diploma in Ambulance Emergency & Urgent Care.
• Previous patient-facing or frontline experience.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Calm, compassionate and professional approach.
• Enhanced DBS check and health clearances.
• Right to Work and references checks.

Skills

Emergency Care Assistant experience

Frontline care experience

Strong communication

Teamwork

Education

Level 4 Certificate in FREC 4

Level 3 Diploma in Ambulance Emergency and Urgent Care Support

Tools

Driving licence (Category B)

Job description

Experienced ECA? Join the Best-Paid Team in the North East

Join Ambulnz Community Partners – Where Your Experience Is Valued

Are you an experienced Emergency Care Assistant looking for more than just another ambulance role?
At Ambulnz Community Partners, we recognise the skill, professionalism, and dedication ECAs bring to frontline care — and we reward it accordingly with some of thebest pay rates in the North East.

This is your opportunity to join a supportive, professional, and passionate team delivering outstanding patient care every day.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive pay with enhanced night rates
• Supportive leadership team
• One of the best ECA pay packages in the North East
• Guaranteed contracted hours and income stability
• Paid annual leave
• Pension contributions
• Structured rotas and predictable working patterns
• Ongoing training, development, and clinical governance support
• Access to the Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Access to discounted gym memberships
• High-standard vehicles with high-specification equipment
• Flu vaccination offered during winter
• Enhanced DBS check paid for by the Company
• Ability to apply for a Blue Light Discount Card
• Opportunity to join our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion group promoting equality and celebrating diversity in the workplace

Pay & Package

• Hours:42 hours per week (full-time)
• Location:NE23 1WG

Hourly Pay Rates

Emergency Care Assistant (PAYE) – Days£15.75 per hour

Emergency Care Assistant (PAYE) – Nights (Monday–Thursday)£16.40 per hour

Emergency Care Assistant (PAYE) – Nights (Friday–Sunday)£17.25 per hour

Shift Patterns

• 5 on / 4 off
• 4 on / 5 off

(24/7 rota including days, nights, weekends, and public holidays)

Safer Recruitment Requirements

To join our frontline team, applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Full UK Driving Licence (Category B)
• Level 4 Certificate in First Response Emergency Care (FREC 4) or Level 3 Diploma in Ambulance Emergency and Urgent Care Support
• Previous patient-facing or frontline experience
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Calm, compassionate, and professional approach
• Ability to successfully complete all safer recruitment checks including:
• Enhanced DBS check
• Occupational Health clearance
• Right to Work checks
• Driving licence checks
• Employment reference checks

Be Part of Something Bigger

At Ambulnz Community Partners, you’re not just joining a service — you’re joining a team that cares about its staff and makes a real difference in communities across the North East every single day.

Ready to Join Us?

If you’re an experienced ECA looking for better pay, a great team culture, and a rewarding frontline role, we’d love to hear from you.