Mental Health Ambulance Care Assistant - Field-Based

HTG-UK; Bodmin; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick pay after 12 months

Pension

Training & uniform

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Job summary

HTG-UK is seeking Mental Health Ambulance Care Assistants for Bodmin, operating full-time, field-based roles. The position involves driving ambulances, supporting patients in transit, and working within a trauma-informed care framework.

Expect hands-on training, a commitment to safeguarding, and engagement with healthcare teams to provide dignified patient transport. DBS checks, Right to Work, and a UK driving license are required.

Qualifications

• Strong empathy and compassionate communication.
• Ability to de-escalate in distressing situations.
• Calm and effective in unpredictable environments.
• Excellent teamwork and patient-focused care.

Responsibilities

• Safely transport patients in mental health crises.
• Record patient information accurately using systems.
• Follow care plans, risk assessments and safety protocols.
• Maintain a clean, equipped vehicle at start of shift.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals to ensure care quality.
• Drive and maintain company vehicles in line with policies.

Skills

Empathy

De-escalation

Teamwork

Communication

Tools

Digital records

Job description

HTG-UK is seeking Mental Health Ambulance Care Assistants for Bodmin, operating full-time, field-based roles. The position involves driving ambulances, supporting patients in transit, and working within a trauma-informed care framework.

Expect hands-on training, a commitment to safeguarding, and engagement with healthcare teams to provide dignified patient transport. DBS checks, Right to Work, and a UK driving license are required.