Night Ambulance Crew

Co-op Group; Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cooperative organization in Bristol seeks a Night Ambulance Crew member to assist in the dignified collection and transportation of the deceased. The role includes various responsibilities starting at 8pm and ending at 8am with extensive training provided. Applicants need a full UK manual driving licence and should be flexible to work night shifts. Competitive salary and benefits, including discounts and a pension, are offered.

Benefits

30% off Co-op branded products

10% off other food brands

23 days holidays (pro rata)

Pension with up to 10% employer contributions

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Free eye tests

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Full UK manual driving licence required.
• Ability to take instructions precisely.
• Ability to carry out duties involving manual lifting.

Responsibilities

• Collect the deceased in a professional manner.
• Support activities at the funeral home.
• Update records in line with regulations.

Skills

Flexibility to work night shifts

Attention to detail

Calm approach in distressing situations

Job description

Night Ambulance Crew £12.79 per hour plus shift premium and benefits. Full time nights 38.5 hours per week, 4-on 4-off shifts Sunday to Saturday 8pm-8am. Bristol, BS30 8FR.

You'll need a full manual UK driver's licence for this job.

We're looking for people to join the Co-op Funeralcare team as night ambulance crew. You don't need experience to do this job, just a genuine desire to help people at the time they need it most. To help you learn the skills you need to help support families in our care, we'll support you with training along the way. We'll also offer you a competitive salary, an excellent pension, and discounts on a range of Co-op products and services.

As a part of a specialist night ambulance service, you'll carry out the collection and transportation of the deceased coming into our care during night hours. This allows us to have a 24-7 operation, supporting our clients whatever time they need us. You'll be working on a regular shift pattern, with shifts starting at 8pm and ending at 8am.

Responsibilities:

• collect the deceased during the night from a range of locations and scenarios, in a professional, empathetic and dignified manner
• carry out support activities whilst at the funeral home, including the care and preparation of the deceased
• work closely with the wider team to make sure there's a clear hand-over for daytime colleagues
• update and maintain records, on both written and digital platforms, in line with processes and regulation
• report into the care logistics manager, carrying out any requests as instructed

Requirements:

• the flexibility to work night shifts
• a full UK manual driving licence
• the ability to act promptly but in a measured and considered way
• the ability take instructions and follow them to the letter, with a high attention to detail
• a calm approach in sometimes distressing situations and the ability to think on your feet
• the ability to carry out duties involving manual lifting

Benefits:

• 30% off Co-op branded products in our food stores all year-round
• 10% off other brands in our food stores all year-round
• discounts on other Co-op products and services
• 23 days holidays (pro rata, rising with service)
• a pension with up to 10% employer contributions
• access to our Employee Assistance Programme which offers confidential advice and support on anything you're struggling with, 24 hours a day
• access to virtual GP and free eye tests
• endless career development opportunities including apprenticeships
• friendly, supportive team and the knowledge that you make a huge difference to your community
• access to Wagestream - a money management app that gives you access to a percentage of your pay as you earn it

At Co-op, we're proud to do things a different way. As one of the world's largest co-operatives, owned by millions of members, community is at the heart of what we do. Since our Co-op was founded in 1844, we've had a clear social purpose, and everything we do as a business helps to build a fairer world for our members, customers, colleagues, and communities.

We're actively building diverse teams and we welcome applications from everyone. We want to build inclusive work environments, where our colleagues have equal opportunities to reach their full potential. We celebrate our differences, and recognise the importance of our teams reflecting the communities they serve.

We're also committed to being an equal opportunities employer and will consider all applications from individuals with a disability. If you have a disability, we can make reasonable adjustments to our recruitment process according to your needs.