Career opportunities NEPT Driver/Care Assistant (13370)
Career opportunities NEPT Driver/Care Assistant (13370)
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Job Description
Team - PPT - Fleet 1
Job Family - Providing - CBG5
Salaryper annum pro rata
Hours - 37 hours per week
Base Location - Sandy Depot or Thorn Turn Depot Dependant on Sevice needs
Contract Type - Fixed - Permenant
Closing Date - 27th June 2025
Interview Date - TBC
About the Role:
If youre discreet and professional with a caring attitude then we would like to hear from you. Find your greatness by joining our Non-Emergency Patient Transport Team (NEPT) as one of our Ambulance driver/ Care Assistants. Youll support non-emergency patients by providing first class safe care during their transportation between hospital/clinic appointments and their home. Youll also provide the same quality of care when transporting SEND children to and from schools
Being able to remain calm under pressure is key as is being willing to undertake training to broaden your knowledge of medical and mental health conditions. A flexible adaptable approach is required as every day will be different. A Full D1 licence with no restrictions or a PCV licence is required for this role. You must also be able to provide proof of vaccinations as this is a Care Quality Commission regulated activity. This role will be at either our Sandy Depot Beamish Close Sandy SG19 1SD or Thorn Turn Depot Grendall Lane Houghton Regis LU5 6GJ dependant on the demands of the service. The postholder would be required to work at either Depot as needed.
Youll be able to read write and speak English fluently and be able to understand and follow policies and procedures supplied to you. A comprehensive training package is provided along with all the benefits of working for Central Bedfordshire Council which includes a Local Government Pension Scheme and 25 paid days annual leave plus public holidays.
If you would like more details or think you would be suitable for this role and would like to join our NEPT family please contact the NEPT Co-Ordinator on the contact details below.
Our Offer
We have a number of rewards and benefits available to our staff to view these please visit our Rewards and Benefits page
You will be expected to demonstrate how you meet the key accountabilities and competencies in this Recruitment Pack.
For an informal discussion about this position please contact:Alan Piercey (NEPT Coordinator) at or call 0.
Safeguarding
Central Bedfordshire Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees volunteers and contractors to share this post is subject to the disclosure of criminal records.
Our National Careers Service team offer a free weekly workshop covering CV writing and how to complete the statement sections of the Central Bedfordshire Council online application form. This MS Teams workshop is open to anyone from the UK and lasts around 1.5 hours. Please book your place here.
More information about this service can be found here:Support getting into work or learning Central Bedfordshire Council
Employment Type
Full-Time
