Ambulance Care Assistant (Bank)

Htg-UK; Colchester (VT); On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Market-leading pay

Contractual sick pay after 12 months

Employee assistance programme

Increased holiday allowance for long‑s

Refer a Friend up to £500

Pension scheme

Fully funded training and uniform

Growth opportunities

Engaging workplace culture

Job summary

Health Transportation Group UK (HTG-UK) is seeking Bank Ambulance Care Assistants in Colchester to provide safe, compassionate patient transport. The role involves more than driving: you will support patients throughout their journey, assist with mobility, and maintain high standards of care and confidentiality.

The position offers zero-hour, casual shifts with early mornings, evenings, weekends and holidays, requiring empathy, resilience and reliability.

Qualifications

• DBS check required on onboarding
• Right to work in the UK
• Full UK manual driving licence
• Satisfactory references and medical assessment

Responsibilities

• Safely transport patients to and from healthcare appointments while providing reassurance and compassionate care
• Assist patients with mobility, including safe lifting and transfers
• Communicate clearly with patients, families, and healthcare staff maintaining confidentiality
• Carry out daily vehicle checks and keep equipment clean and compliant with infection control procedures

Skills

Compassionate care

Clear communication

Physical fitness

Job description

Exciting opportunities available for Bank Ambulance Care Assistants to join our team in Colchester (Earls Colne)

Who Are We?

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.

What Can You Expect?

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

It is 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, we’d love to hear from you.

We are currently offering casual, zero hour positions, with shifts offered and assigned on an as-needed basis. Available shifts may include early mornings, evenings, weekends, and public holidays.

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 UK's #1 EAP service- Health Assured
• Increased holiday allowance for long service
• Refer a Friend Earn up to £500 for each friend you bring on board
• Pension Scheme
• Fully Funded Training and Uniform Kick off your role with two weeks of training, enjoy ongoing mentorship, and receive a full uniform
• Opportunities to grow and develop
• Engaging Workplace Culture with regular company updates and Employee of the Month

We are Looking for Great People Who:

• Fully flexibility to work shifts on any day of the week, including weekends.
• Are caring and compassionate
• Have good physical fitness for moving and handling patients
• Communicate clearly and kindly both in person and in writing
• Follow procedures and protect patient confidentiality
• Stay calm under pressure
• Are reliable and punctual
• Have basic IT Knowledge

Our Commitment to Safer Recruitment

Patient safety is our priority. To work for HTG-UK you will need:

• EnhancedDBScheck (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.

The Company’s 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 organisation’s 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)

Driving: 2 years (preferred) Caring: 2 years (preferred)