Mental Health Transport Specialist - Calm, Secure Care

NHS; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A secure mental health transport service is seeking compassionate Mental Health Ambulance Care Assistants to provide calm and dignified transport for vulnerable individuals. This full-time role involves transporting service users across the UK while offering support during mental health crises. The position offers a guaranteed minimum salary with structured training and development. Candidates will work as part of a team and must have strong interpersonal skills. Occasional on-call duties are included, primarily Monday to Friday.

Benefits

Structured training

Guaranteed income

Uniform provided

Ongoing development

Qualifications

• Ability to build rapport with service users in distress.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Competence in handling dynamic situations calmly.

Responsibilities

• Transport service users safely across the UK.
• Support individuals experiencing mental health crises.
• Alternate between driving and providing support during journeys.
• Conduct dynamic risk assessments throughout transport.
• Maintain digital documentation for each transport.

Skills

Communication skills

Compassion

Teamwork

Calm decision-making

Job description

A secure mental health transport service is seeking compassionate Mental Health Ambulance Care Assistants to provide calm and dignified transport for vulnerable individuals. This full-time role involves transporting service users across the UK while offering support during mental health crises. The position offers a guaranteed minimum salary with structured training and development. Candidates will work as part of a team and must have strong interpersonal skills. Occasional on-call duties are included, primarily Monday to Friday.