Closing date: 27 January 2027
Salary: £14 to £16 an hour
Contract: Bank
Working pattern: Part-time
Job Summary
Prometheus is a trusted provider of specialist patient transport and mental health support services across the UK. We work in partnership with the NHS, police, private healthcare providers, prisons and courts to ensure safe, dignified care for people in vulnerable situations. Our work ranges from secure mental health transfers and hospital bed-watch to supporting patients in places of safety.
Main duties of the job
- Assist qualified nurses in the safe transfer of patients, ensuring every move is handled with care and professionalism
- Deliver compassionate care, maintaining dignity and comfort at all times even in challenging situations
- Provide crisis intervention for patients experiencing mental health difficulties, offering reassurance and practical support
- Drive ambulances when required, ensuring safe, smooth and timely journeys
- Complete accurate handovers and essential paperwork, capturing risk histories and current presentations to ensure continuity of care
- Respond calmly and effectively to emergencies, using your training and judgement to act in the patient's best interests
- Follow safeguarding policies for both children and adults, always keeping safety and well-being as the priority
- Take part in mandatory training, meetings and reviews so your skills and knowledge stay up to date
- Check vehicles and equipment before each journey, reporting any issues promptly so we can deliver safe and reliable service
- Build positive relationships with patients, colleagues and partner agencies, promoting equality, diversity and respect in every interaction
About us
At Prometheus Safe & Secure, we believe diversity strengthens our team and enhances the care we deliver. We are committed to recruiting from all backgrounds and ensuring every applicant is treated with fairness, respect and dignity. When hiring, we base decisions on skills, experience and potential, not on race, gender, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation or any other characteristic.
Essential Requirements
- Enhanced DBS clearance for both adults and children
- Full UK driving licence covering both manual and automatic vehicles with 6 or fewer points
- Right to work in the UK, without sponsorship
Desirable
- Experience in a healthcare support or compliance focused role
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong attention to detail and focus on accuracy
- Proactive, positive and able to work independently or as part of a team
- Well organised with good time management skills
Employee Benefits
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Free on-site parking at company bases
- Free company uniform
- Company-provided mandatory training
- Enrolment in The People's Pension scheme, subject to eligibility
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Prometheus Safe & Secure is committed to providing an inclusive workplace where everyone is treated with fairness, dignity and respect. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and make recruitment decisions based on relevant skills, qualifications and experience.
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Healthcare Assistant (Zero Hour) Birmingham employer: Prometheus Safe & Secure Ltd
Prometheus Safe & Secure is an exceptional employer for Registered Mental Health Nurses, offering a supportive and compassionate work environment in Birmingham. With a strong focus on clinical governance and staff training, employees benefit from ongoing professional development opportunities while making a meaningful impact on patient care. The company's commitment to dignity and respect ensures that every team member plays a vital role in delivering high-quality mental health services across the UK.
Contact Details:
Prometheus Safe & Secure Ltd Recruitment Team
