FREC3 Qualified Ambulance Care Assistant - Casual Location: Based at1 Hermitage Court, Maidstone ME16 9NT Contract type: Casual Hours: Zero hours, as and when required Salary: £12.60 per hour Driving: Full UK Driving Licence required held for a minimum of 2 years, to drive a manual gearbox British Red Cross vehicle. A Level 3 Certificate in First Response Emergency Care (FREC3) is essential.Additional training across to British Red Cross scope of practice will be provided prior to start.Training to start July 2025. 12 hour shifts working Monday to Friday. We have an exciting opportunity, for enthusiastic, and caring individuals to join our team to support our Patient Transport and Clinical Service team on a casual basis. A day in the life of an Ambulance Care Assistant You will work as part of a team responsible for providing patient transport in a safe, comfortable, and sympathetic manner, observing road and driving conditions at all times. The role involves driving and assisting as part of a crew, patients with different requirements based on their mobility classification. You must be able to demonstrate a person centred approach to care. Need to have a positive can do attitude.You will be kind, caring and considerate in nature and work well as part of a diverse team. Your warm, caring nature and positive attitude will bring comfort to patients. Youll be sensitive when working with vulnerable people and have no trouble going the extra mile to make them feel comfortable, safe and cared for. Your previous customer service experience, as well as understanding and awareness of the differing physical needs of our service users and a genuine interest in their well-being; will help people in your local community. Our services are regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and we apply the same standards to our service delivery across the whole of the UK. Our fleet and equipment are comparable with those deployed by NHS services. We're a close-knit team united by one goal to make every moment matter to our services users when they need us most. The role of Ambulance Care Assistant might be for you if you have: A full driving licence which allows you to operate a manual transmission vehicle (please note that, due to vehicle insurance policy requirements, applicants must have held their licence for a minimum of two full years). Qualified to FREC3, essential. You can bring your strong customer service or patient caring skills to the British Red Cross. Need to have a positive can do attitude.You will be kind, caring and considerate in nature and work well as part of a diverse team. Enjoy problem solving. Workwear is provided for this role. Interviews will be face to face including an element of driving assessment. Closing date for applications is 27th May 2025. Please note that early application is encouraged, as well be reviewing applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert in advance of the advertised closing date. In return for your dedication and expertise, youll get: Holidays: 36 days annual leave (including bank holidays) option to buy 5 extra days. Pension scheme: Up to 6% contributory pension. Flexible working: We do our best to accommodate your preferred work style. Learning & Development: Wide range of career opportunities comprehensive learning. Discounts: Access to Blue Light Discount Card and employee benefits platform. Wellbeing Assistance: Access to mental health and wellbeing assistance. Team Working: Champion our mission in a collaborative team. Cycle2Work: Lease a bicycle through the scheme. Season ticket loan: Interest-free loan for commuting expenses. We are proud to participate in the disability confident scheme for roles based in the UK. During the application process, you will be asked if you wish to apply under the scheme. At The British Red Cross, we pride ourselves on our diverse workforce, and ensuring we have an inclusive environment for all our staff and volunteers. We remain dedicated to ensuring our teams can bring their true selves to work without risk or fear of discrimination. We do this through regular data reporting, and the assistance of our internal Race and Equality Network (REEN), LGBT Network, our Disability and Wellness Network (DAWN), Gender Network, Carers Network and Youth Network. Together we are the World's Emergency Responders ADZN1_UKTJ