Join Our Team as an Ambulance Care Assistant (ACA)
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.
Job Title: Ambulance Care Assistant
Location: Slough, SL3 6NA
Shift Pattern: 4 on, 4 off (Full Time/Part Time Available) Must be flexible to work the range of shifts inluding early starts, late finishes, evenings, nights, weekends, bank holidays, and cultural or religious holidays.
Salary: £12.71 per hour starting salary.
£13.00 per hour after successful completion of probation.
£14.00 per hour for night shifts after successful completion of probation.
£500 Joining Incentive (T&C's Apply) for anyone that can start immediately previews experience is a requirment.
Job Description:
As an ACA with Tricorder Care, you’ll play a vital role in delivering safe, respectful, and high-quality Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services.
Key Responsibilities:
- 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
Requirements:
- Previous experience in a similar role is preferred.
- FREC 3 (First Response Emergency Care) qualification is an advantage.
- Enhanced DBS Check on Update Service
- Full UK Manual Driving Licence (Category B) held for 12+ months (automatic-only licences are not accepted), with a maximum of 6 penalty points.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
- Compassionate and patient-focused approach.
- Flexibility to work night shifts.
Benefits:
- Competitive hourly rate with an increase after probation.
- Opportunities for career development and training.
- Supportive and collaborative work environment.
- Comprehensive benefits package.
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: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £13.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- On-site parking
Application question(s):
- Do you have a FREC 3 certificate?
- Do you have an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service?
- What is your current home postcode?
Licence/Certification:
- Full UK MANUAL License (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
