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HTG-UK; Tendring; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market leading pay

Sick pay

Employee assistance

Holiday allowance

Refer a friend

Training and uniform

Pension scheme

Growth opportunities

Engaging workplace culture

Job summary

HTG-UK is seeking an Ambulance Care Assistant (ACA) based in Clacton-on-Sea to join our field-based team delivering safe, compassionate transport to patients. You will drive patients to appointments, assist with mobility, and maintain clear communication with patients, families and healthcare staff while upholding dignity and confidentiality.

Training and a full uniform are provided. The role requires patience, empathy, resilience and a commitment to safeguarding and safety procedures, including

Qualifications

• DBS check on onboarding and continuing safeguarding training.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Full UK manual driving licence required.
• Satisfactory employment and character references.
• Satisfactory medical assessment.

Responsibilities

• Patient Transport & Care - Safely drive patients to and from healthcare appointments while providing reassurance, support, and compassionate care throughout their journey.
• Assisting with Mobility - Helping patients with mobility needs, including safe lifting, use of specialist equipment, and transferring patients to and from vehicles or their homes.
• Communication & Compassion - Communicating clearly and kindly with patients, families, and healthcare staff, maintaining dignity, respect, and patient confidentiality at all times.
• Vehicle Checks & Basic Administration - Carrying out daily vehicle checks, keeping all equipment clean and ready in line with Infection Prevention and Control procedures, and ensuring that any incidents and/or journey details are accurately recorded as required.

Skills

Patient transport

Empathy

Communication

Care

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Job description

At Health Transportation Group UK (HTG-UK), we are one of the UK’s leading providers of Non-Emergency Patient Transport, supporting thousands of vulnerable patients across the UK. We proudly serve the NHS, completing over 800,000 essential journeys every year.

We deliver services across a growing number of NHS contracts, including North East Lincolnshire, Mid and South Essex, Dorset, Cornwall & Isles of Scilly, Norfolk & Waveney, and Suffolk and North East Essex. With 22 operational bases and a dedicated team of over 1,200 passionate professionals, we provide safe, caring, and high-quality transport services nationwide.

Job Details

• Company: HTG-UK
• Salary: from £13 an hour
• Hours: Full-time
• Location: Clacton-on-Sea
• Working pattern: Field-based
• Job type: Permanent
• Posting date: 28 Sept 2026
• Closing date: 8 Oct 2026

What Can You Expect?

You would be joining us in the role of Ambulance Care Assistant (ACA), delivering a vital service to our patients. Being a ACA is so much more than just driving. Its about providing safe, reliable and friendly transport to vulnerable patients who need it the most.

Its a role that requires patience, empathy and resilience as, whilst the role is incredibly rewarding, it can be physically and emotionally demanding. If you're someone who thrives on connection, takes pride in doing things properly, and wants to be part of a team that lives our values, particularly Care, Respect and Social Value, wed love to hear from you.

Summary Of Main Duties Include:

• Patient Transport & Care - Safely drive patients to and from healthcare appointments while providing reassurance, support, and compassionate care throughout their journey.
• Assisting with Mobility - Helping patients with mobility needs, including safe lifting, use of specialist equipment, and transferring patients to and from vehicles or their homes.
• Communication & Compassion - Communicating clearly and kindly with patients, families, and healthcare staff, maintaining dignity, respect, and patient confidentiality at all times.
• Vehicle Checks & Basic Administration- Carrying out daily vehicle checks, keeping all equipment clean and ready in line with Infection Prevention and Control procedures, and ensuring that any incidents and/or journey details are accurately recorded as required.

What's In It For You?

• Market Leading Pay - £13 per hour with increased rates for agreed overtime
• Contractual Sick Pay - after 12 months service
• Employee Assistance Programme - delivered by the UKs #1 EAP service- Health Assured
• Increased Holiday Allowance - after years of service
• Refer a Friend Scheme - Earn up to £500 for each friend you bring on board
• Fully Funded Training and Uniform Kick off your role with two weeks of training, enjoy ongoing mentorship, and receive a full uniform
• Pension Scheme
• Opportunities to Grow and Develop
• Engaging Workplace Culture - with regular company updates and employee of the month

Our Commitment to Safer Recruitment

Patient safety is our priority. To uphold this commitment, we ensure all new team members undergo a thorough onboarding process and are successful in the following checks:

• Enhanced DBS Check (conducted during onboarding if successful)
• Right to Work in the UK
• Full UK Manual Driving Licence
• Satisfactory Employment and Character References
• A Satisfactory Medical Assessment

Successful candidates will also need to successfully complete a two-week mandatory training course on commencement of employment.

Equal Opportunities

The Companys Equal Opportunities policy affirms our commitment to ensure that no patient, employee or job applicant faces discrimination - whether directly or indirectly based on gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, responsibility for dependants, disability, religion, belief, colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, trade union activity, social background, health status, or is disadvantaged by conditions or requirements which cannot be shown as justifiable.

Safeguarding

The organisation takes the issues of Safeguarding Children, Adults and addressing domestic violence very seriously and therefore all employees at HTG-UK are expected to:

• Attend mandatory training on Safeguarding children and adults
• Ensure they are familiar with their and the organisations requirements under relevant legislation
• Adhere to all relevant national and local policies, procedures, and professional codes
• Report any concerns to the appropriate authority
• Maintaining professional boundaries as a Person in a Position of Trust (PiPoT)

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