Ambulance Care Assistant 4 ON 4 OFF NIGHTS

Join Our Team as an Ambulance Care Assistant (ACA) NIGHTS ONLY

Tricorder Care Services Limited is looking for FREC 3 Qualified Ambulance Care Assistants (ACA) to join our Operations team. This is your chance to make a real difference in your community by supporting patients with safe, respectful, and reliable transport.

Location: Slough (SL3 6NA)
Hours: 4 On 4 Off (Full Time/Part Time Available)
Shift Types: Days, Nights, Evenings, Weekends, Bank Holidays and Public or Cultural Holidays.

Salary & Incentives:

  • £13.00 per hour after successful completion of probation.
  • £14.00 per hour for night shifts after successful completion of probation.
  • £100 Joining Incentive (T&C's Apply)

What We Offer:

  • Company Pension Scheme
  • 24/7 GP Health Line Access
  • Free On-site Parking
  • 20 days annual leave + 8 Bank Holidays (pro rata for part-time, 4 on 4 off)

Job Summary:

As an ACA with Tricorder Care, you’ll play a vital role in delivering safe, respectful, and high-quality Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services.

You will:

  • Safely transport patients to and from hospitals, care homes, clinics, and private residences
  • Assist patients with varying mobility and medical needs using specialist equipment (wheelchairs, stretchers, etc.)
  • Provide first aid and oxygen therapy when required
  • Ensure vehicles are clean, roadworthy, and fully stocked with necessary equipment
  • Accurately maintain patient and journey records
  • Work collaboratively with colleagues, healthcare professionals, and patients’ families to deliver high-quality care

Entry Requirements:

  • Previous Experience as an Ambulance Care Assistant
  • FREC 3 Qualification
  • Enhanced DBS Check on Update Service
  • Full UK Manual License Cat B (held for 12+ months, max 6 penalty points)
  • Previous experience in a customer or patient-facing role
  • Strong communication, numeracy, and literacy skills
  • Respectful, compassionate, and trustworthy approach to patient care
  • Flexible and able to work across shift patterns and locations
  • Understanding of the Highway Code (tested during recruitment)

Please note: We do not offer visa sponsorship. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK.

Apply now to start a rewarding career helping those in need and delivering essential patient transport services with care and professionalism.

Job Types: 4 On 4 Off, Full-time, Part-time, Permanent NIGHTS ONLY

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

Pay: £14.00 per hour

Application question(s):

  • Do you have a FREC 3 certificate?
  • Do you have an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service?

Experience:

  • Patient Transport : 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

  • Full UK driving licence MANUAL ONLY (required)

Work authorisation:

  • United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

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