At a Glance
- Tasks: Support mental health patients during transport, ensuring their safety and dignity.
- Company: Secure Care UK, a leader in compassionate mental health transport.
- Benefits: Full training, career progression, pension, and health cash plan after probation.
- Other info: Join a supportive team with opportunities for personal and professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while gaining valuable experience.
- Qualifications: Full UK Manual Driving License and empathy for mental health care.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
If you're looking for a rewarding role in Mental Health Care, this is your opportunity! Working in healthcare allows you to make a real difference in people's lives during their most vulnerable moments.
We are seeking compassionate and dedicated Mental Health Transport Assistants to join our growing team. Experience is a bonus, but not essential; full training is provided. We're looking for empathetic individuals who thrive in a team environment and are committed to providing respectful, person-centred care.
This role involves far more than driving. You'll be working directly with patients, ensuring their safe and dignified transport, often during mental health crises. Situations may require you to apply de-escalation techniques and trained interventions, always prioritising patient wellbeing.
You will support a range of transport needs involving individuals detained under the Mental Health Act, including:
- Hospital transfers, court or prison escorts, and medical appointments
- House extractions under Section 135, working alongside police and mental health professionals to safely move patients from their home to a place of safety
- Community assessments, supporting local authority mental health reviews in people's homes
- Bed watch services, where you supervise and support admitted patients during hospital stays
- Suite Work, providing care and supervision for patients held in psychiatric suites under Section 136 or 135, often for up to 24-36 hours
You will work in crews of two or more, rotating between driving, escorting, and sitting with patients. Secure Care UK is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation, in line with the Equality Act 2010.
Requirements:
- Full UK Manual Driving License (Required)
- Enhanced DBS certificate within the last 3 years (Preferred)
- Minimum 12 months driving experience preferred
Secure Care UK was founded in 2013 in response to a national need for safe and compassionate transport for individuals detained under the Mental Health Act. We are the only Secure Patient Transport provider in the UK meeting Restraint Reduction Network (RRN) standards. Celebrating 10 years of service in 2023, our core values remain:
- Training & Development
- Full induction including de-escalation, physical intervention, handcuff training, and First Aid
- Additional specialist training and NVQ Diplomas
- Career progression and mentoring opportunities
- Company pension
- Refer-a-friend bonus
- Health Care Cash Plan (after 6-month probation)
- Employee Assistance Programme (from day one)
- Additional annual leave after 2 years
- Wagestream financial wellbeing platform
- Monthly Care Awards and driver recognition schemes
Shifts may overrun or vary depending on patient needs. Overtime is paid at £1.75 p/h with enhanced pay (£1.20 p/h) for work involving Place of Safety and Bed Watch.
Apply today and start a meaningful career with Secure Care UK.
Locations
Mental Healthcare Assistant - Night Shifts in Bath, Somerset employer: Secure Care UK Limited
Secure Care UK is an exceptional employer dedicated to making a meaningful impact in mental health care. Located in Ilton, our supportive work culture prioritises employee growth through comprehensive training and career progression opportunities, ensuring that you are well-equipped to provide compassionate care. With benefits such as a company pension, health care cash plan, and recognition schemes, we foster a rewarding environment for our team members who are committed to making a difference in the lives of those we serve.
