Ambulance Care Assistant (Driver)

G4S; Margate; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading security services company is seeking an Ambulance Care Assistant (Driver) in Margate. The role involves driving patients to medical appointments and ensuring their safety and comfort. Qualified candidates should have a UK manual driving license and possess effective communication skills. Full-time, permanent position with a competitive salary and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Company pension scheme

Free uniform

Free on-site parking

G4S Life Assurance Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Subsidised healthcare plan

Access to a 'Blue Light' card

Referral scheme

Qualifications

• Full UK manual driving licence.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Sympathetic, respectful and caring attitude towards patients.

Responsibilities

• Drive patients to and from hospital appointments.
• Assist and handle patients using appropriate equipment.
• Ensure safety and welfare of patients at all times.

Skills

Effective and resilient under pressure

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Flexibility and adaptability

Tenacious can-do attitude

Job description

Ambulance Care Assistant (Driver)

Location: Margate, CT9 4JS

Contract: Full Time, Permanent (42.5 hours per week), various shifts available.

Salary: £27,922.58 per annum (£12.60 per hour)

Benefits

• Company pension scheme with employer contributions
• Free uniform
• Free on‑site parking
• G4S Life Assurance Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme (confidential counselling services, 24/7 support specialising in health and medical)
• Subsidised healthcare plan
• Charity work – Match‑i and payroll giving
• Access to a “Blue Light” card and associated discounts
• Access to G4S Perks at Work scheme (amazing discounts, offers and services across hundreds of retailers)
• Refer a Friend scheme
• Progression, training and development opportunities

Responsibilities

• Drive patients with varying health and mobility needs to and from hospital/clinic appointments
• Assist, move and handle patients (ambulatory or wheelchair‑bound) using appropriate equipment; carry patients up stairs, move immobile patients in and out of bed, on stretchers, wheelchairs into and out of the vehicle and homes
• Ensure safety and patient welfare at all times, providing reassurance, comfort and support when needed
• Assist patients when entering and leaving their homes
• Maintain cleanliness of vehicles and equipment
• Liaise with central control team to ensure the timely pick‑up and drop‑off of patients
• Undertake patient and vehicle risk assessments and complete reports or documentation

Qualifications & Requirements

• Full UK manual driving licence
• Effective and resilient under pressure
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Sympathetic, respectful and caring attitude towards patients
• Flexibility and adaptability to meet service needs
• Tenacious can‑do attitude, confidence and resilience

Diversity and Equality

G4S Patient Transport Services actively encourages applications from all backgrounds and is a fully inclusive employer. We are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments for either the role or during the recruitment process.

Eligibility and Screening

You must be eligible to work in the UK and have been resident in the UK for a minimum of 3 years. You will need to provide full details of your employment and education history for the last 3 years as part of the security screening process, including an Enhanced DBS check. The 15‑day training programme is a strict requirement.