About The Role Support Worker - Health Transport Location: Prestwick with travel around the community Salary: £, per annum, pro rata (£ per hour) Hours: per week Contract: Fixed term contract until st March
Additional Requirement: Applicants must have a Full UK Driving Licence held for a minimum of years Unfortunately we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role Do you want to make a real difference to people’s lives while on the move? We have an exciting opportunity, for enthusiastic, and caring individuals to join our team as a Health Transport Support Worker. Are you passionate about helping others stay safe and supported during times of need? As a Health Transport Support Worker, you’ll be at the heart of our mission to connect human kindness with human crisis. You’ll provide vital transport and emotional support to vulnerable individuals, helping them access medical care, regain independence, and feel cared for. Could you be the reassuring presence someone needs on their journey to recovery? What will a day in the life of a Health Transport Support Worker involve?
1. Supporting people to and from hospitals, care homes, and their own homes.
2. You will work as part of a team responsible for providing discharged patient transport in a safe, comfortable, and sympathetic manner. The role involves driving and assisting patients with different requirements based on their mobility classification. You'll be an expert driver confident in observing road and driving conditions at all times.
3. Carrying out risk assessments and using mobility aids to ensure safe transport.
4. Offering emotional support and signposting to other services like shopping help or social groups.
5. Keeping accurate records and reporting any changes in wellbeing or incidents.
To be a successful Health Transport Support Worker, what will you need?
6. Great people skills and the ability to communicate clearly and kindly.
7. A full UK 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).
8. Confidence using Microsoft and managing your own time.
9. Experience supporting individuals with physical or mental health needs.
10. A flexible approach to working hours, including evenings and weekends.
Interested? Closing date for applications is on Sunday th June .
In return for your commitment and expertise, you’ll get:
11. Flexible working: Remote and hybrid working, flexitime, compressed hours, and job sharing.
12. Holidays: days annual leave (including bank holidays) + option to buy extra days.
13. Pension scheme: Up to % contributory pension.
14. Learning & Development: A range of career & learning opportunities.
15. Discounts: Blue Light Discount Card, Tickets For Good & employee benefits platform.
16. Wellbeing Support: Peer Supporters, CiC (EAP) & Headspace App.
17. CycleWork: Lease a bicycle through the scheme.
We are proud to be part of the Disability Confident scheme for UK-based roles. During your application, you'll have the option to apply under the scheme. We are dedicated to building an inclusive, equitable and wellbeing‑focused culture where everyone feels safe, valued and can thrive. Guided by our Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Wellbeing Strategy, we foster belonging, psychological and physical wellbeing, and work to remove barriers to fair opportunities. Grounded in compassion and anti‑racist practice, we listen to diverse voices, value lived experience and create environments where staff and volunteers can succeed. Join us and be part of an organisation that leads with care, celebrates difference and helps everyone succeed.
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