At a Glance
- Tasks: Support mental health transport needs, ensuring safe and dignified patient care.
- Company: Secure Care UK, a compassionate leader in mental health transport.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, full training, and flexible working hours.
- Other info: Join a supportive team dedicated to patient wellbeing and inclusive care.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives during their most vulnerable moments.
- Qualifications: Full UK Manual Driving License and strong communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 28280 - 28280 £ per year.
Full Time (40.3 hours/week)
Location: Oaktree House, 408 Oakwood Lane, Leeds LS8 3LG
Reports To: Deputy Care Operations Manager
Job Type: Full-time
Shift Pattern: 4 on / 4 off (alternating between 4 days and 4 nights)
Pay: Annual remuneration starting from £28,280.10
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.
What You'll Be Doing?
- 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. We use secure, specially-adapted vehicles under 3.5 tonnes, with larger Safe Area Vehicles for more complex transfers.
Equal Opportunities
Secure Care UK is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. 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)
- Strong communication skills and ability to stay calm under pressure
- Team player with resilience, empathy, and great attention to detail
- Minimum 12 months driving experience preferred
Who We Are?
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. Headquartered in St. Leonards - On - Sea, we operate nationally and also handle some international transfers. Celebrating 10 years of service in 2023, our core values remain: Patient First, Respect, Openness, Unity, and Determination.
What We Offer:
Training
Mental Health Transport Assistant in Northumberland employer: Secure Care UK Limited
Secure Care UK is an exceptional employer, dedicated to providing a supportive and inclusive work environment for Mental Health Transport Assistants. With a strong focus on employee growth, we offer comprehensive training and development opportunities, ensuring that our team members are well-equipped to make a meaningful impact in the lives of those they serve. Located in Leeds, our commitment to compassionate care and teamwork fosters a culture where every employee feels valued and empowered to contribute to our mission of patient safety and dignity.
