Job Description

Job Title: Mental Ambulance Ambulance Assistant

Duties:

Responsible for the care and safe transportation of mental health patients. Ensuring timely transportation to and from appointments, hospitals, treatment centres, day units or other places of care.

Requirements:

Be aware of and work to the principles of the Mental Health Act (MHA)

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with patients, families, and service users.

Ability to maintain confidentiality and adhere to ethical standards in the field of mental health

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail in documenting patient information accurately. Observe, report and record changes in client physical, mental health and behaviour.

Maintain a high standard of housekeeping and cleanliness in all work areas.

Drive allocated vehicles, usually an ambulance, as road traffic law dictates, in an appropriate manner and wirh due consideration for the safety and comfort of vehicle occupants. Undertake long distance journeys as requested.

Complete all patient journey records neatly and on time and hand the records to an authorised supervisor or desiganted collection point.

Attend as required essential training courses and complete esential online training packages in a timely manner.

Maintain a flexible approach to work patterns, which will include working weekends and Bank Holidays.

Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.

Note: A number of different posts are available. ZERO HOURS where you give your availability on a monthly basis and shifts are allocated accordingly. PART TIME and FULL TIME contracts are available which will include working on a fixed rota which will include weekends and bank holidays. Due to the nature of this work shifts may be extended to work during the night.

If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of individuals struggling with mental health issues, we invite you to apply for the position of Mental Health Ambulance Assistant. Join our dedicated team and contribute to providing quality mental health care to those in need.

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter detailing your qualifications and interest in the position.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Zero hours contract

Pay: From 13.65 per hour

Additional pay:

Yearly bonus
Benefits:

Company pension On-site parking
Schedule:

Day shift Night shift Overtime Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:

Stockton-on-Tees TS18 2RS: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:

work in the mental health sector: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 01/07/2025

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Zero hours contract

Pay: 13.65 per hour

Additional pay:

Yearly bonus
Benefits:

On-site parking
Schedule:

8 hour shift Day shift Monday to Friday Night shift Weekend availability
Experience:

Work in the Mental Health Sector: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:

Enhanced DBS Certificate (required) Driving Licence (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person