Mental health Transport Assistant (Crawley)

Orcutt Labs, Inc.; Henfield, Hassocks; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Mental Health Transport Assistant to join their compassionate team. This role involves supporting and transporting vulnerable service users while ensuring their safety and well-being. You will receive comprehensive training in patient care, transport, and first aid, equipping you with essential skills for this rewarding position. The company values reliability and effective communication, providing a supportive environment for personal and professional growth. If you are passionate about making a difference in mental health care, this opportunity could be the perfect fit for you.

Benefits

Company pension

Referral schemes

Health care cash plan

Employee assistance programs

Full training in patient care

Qualifications

• Valid UK manual driving license held for at least 1 year.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support and transport vulnerable service users as part of a team.
• Ensure patient safety and adherence to safe systems of work.

Skills

UK manual driving license

Communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Job description

Mental health Transport Assistant (Crawley)

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Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting and transporting vulnerable service users as part of a team.
• Attending the office within one hour during on-call shifts.
• Maintaining an Enhanced DBS (organized and paid for during Induction).
• Providing a professional and caring service for patients.
• Ensuring patient safety and adherence to safe systems of work.
• Supporting patient assessments in line with the Mental Health Act.
• Safely using company vehicles and equipment, preparing patient paperwork, and driving locally and nationally.

Required skills include:

• Valid UK manual driving license held for at least 1 year.
• Age over 21 (due to insurance requirements).
• Ability to work reliably in a fast-paced environment and under pressure.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.

In return, the company offers:

• Full training in patient care, transport, de-escalation, physical intervention, first aid, and NVQs.
• Company pension, referral schemes, health care cash plan after 6 months, and employee assistance programs.

This is a full-time role (40.3 hours/week) on a 4 on, 4 off rolling shift pattern, with pay rates and enhancements detailed in the description.