Healthcare Assistant (Hca)

Prometheus Safe & Secure Ltd; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Free on-site parking at company bases

Free company uniform

Company-provided mandatory training

Enrolment in The People’s Pension

Job summary

Prometheus Safe and Secure is seeking a dedicated patient transport and support professional to join our Birmingham team. You will assist qualified nurses in delivering safe, dignified transfers and provide compassionate, person-centred care while upholding patient wellbeing and dignity in a busy healthcare setting.

Essential requirements include Enhanced DBS clearance, a full UK driving licence, and the right to work in the UK.

Qualifications

• Enhanced DBS clearance for adults and children.
• Full UK driving licence (manual and automatic) with six or fewer points.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Strong clinical assessment, risk management and crisis intervention skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork capabilities.
• Ability to stay calm, professional and decisive in challenging situations.

Responsibilities

• Assist nurses in delivering safe patient transfers.
• Provide compassionate, person-centred care while maintaining dignity and wellbeing.
• Offer reassurance and crisis support to individuals with mental health needs.
• Respond to emergencies with de-escalation techniques in line with training.
• Complete accurate records and handovers to ensure continuity of care.
• Follow policies and contribute to safeguarding and compliance.

Skills

Enhanced DBS

Driving licence

Right to work

Clinical assessment

Communication

Leadership

Calm under pressure

Job description

Closing date: 27 January 2027

Job summary

Prometheus is a trusted provider of specialist patient transport and mental health support services across the UK. We work in partnership with the NHS, police, private healthcare providers, prisons and courts to ensure safe, dignified care for people in vulnerable situations. Our work ranges from secure mental health transfers and hospital bedwatch to supporting patients in places of safety.

Main duties of the job

Key Responsibilities

Patient Care and Support

• Assist qualified nurses in delivering safe and effective patient transfers.
• Provide compassionate, person-centred care while maintaining patient dignity, comfort and wellbeing.
• Offer reassurance, emotional support and crisis intervention to individuals experiencing mental health difficulties.

Safety and Crisis Management

• Respond calmly and professionally to challenging situations and emergencies.
• Apply appropriate de-escalation techniques and approved interventions in line with training and company policies.
• Follow safeguarding procedures to protect vulnerable adults and children.

Patient Transfers and Transportation

• Drive company ambulances when required, ensuring safe and comfortable journeys.
• Conduct pre-journey vehicle and equipment checks, promptly reporting any concerns.
• Support safe patient movement and transportation in accordance with risk assessments and care plans.

Communication and Documentation

• Complete accurate patient records, risk information and clinical handovers to ensure continuity of care.
• Communicate effectively with patients, colleagues and external healthcare professionals.
• Build positive working relationships while promoting equality, diversity and inclusion.

Professional Development and Compliance

• Participate in mandatory training, team meetings and professional reviews.
• Maintain high standards of professionalism, confidentiality and accountability.
• Follow Prometheus policies, procedures and relevant healthcare legislation.

About us

Prometheus Safe and Secure is a specialist provider of secure patient transport and enhanced observation services for people with mental health needs. Operating 24 hours a day, 7 days a week across the UK, we work in partnership with the NHS and private healthcare providers to deliver safe, dignified and compassionate support when it is needed most. Our services include secure patient transport for planned and urgent transfers, including those under the Mental Health Act, as well as enhanced observation and "bed watch" support in hospitals, A and E departments and Section 136 suites. Every journey and placement is managed with patient safety, dignity and respect at the forefront.

Salary: £30,225 to £30,225 a year

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: oc-1793092985-E010S

Job location: Birmingham, B24 9FD

Essential Requirements

• Enhanced DBS clearance for both adults and children.
• Full UK driving licence covering both manual and automatic vehicles with 6 or fewer points.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Strong clinical assessment, risk management and crisis intervention skills.
• Excellent communication, teamwork and leadership abilities.
• Ability to remain calm, professional and decisive in challenging situations.

Desirable

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and focus on accuracy.
• Proactive, positive and able to work independently or as part of a team.
• Well organised with good time management skills.
• Experience in a healthcare support or compliance focused role.

Employee Benefits

• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
• Free on-site parking at company bases.
• Free company uniform.
• Company-provided mandatory training.
• Enrolment in The People's Pension scheme, subject to eligibility.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

For questions about the job, contact:

Nazmeen Begum, Deputy Service Delivery Manager, [e-mail]

Prometheus Safe and Secure is committed to providing an inclusive workplace where everyone is treated with fairness, dignity and respect. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and make recruitment decisions based on relevant skills, qualifications and experience. Apply through our website.