Transport Assistant

Are you working in Health and Social Care and are looking for a new opportunity?

Do you have a full, clean UK Driving Licence?

Reed are working with a globally recognised organisation to recruit Transport Support Assistants for their Assisted Discharge Service based out of Kettering General Hospital.

This role is essential in facilitating a smooth transition for patients leaving hospital and returning to their homes. The service operates Monday to Saturday 1000-1830 and full-time hours are available!

Transport Support Assistant

• Hourly Rate: £11.75/hr
• Based out of Kettering General Hospital
• Full-Time

Day-to-day of the role:

• Liaising with the Discharge Planning team at Kettering General Hospital to coordinate patient discharges.
• Working alongside a Support Worker to transport the service user from the hospital to a home address.
• Chaperoning patients during their journey home, ensuring their comfort and safety.
• Assisting patients in unloading from the transport and helping them into their homes.
• Full training will be provided to ensure the highest standards of care and safety are maintained.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• A compassionate and patient-focused approach.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Physical ability to assist patients and handle mobility equipment.
• Full UK driving licence is essential.
• Enhanced DBS certificate (Reed can assist you with obtaining one if necessary)
• Commitment to the values and principles of the organisation.

Benefits:

• Weekly pay, with holiday pay additional to your hourly wage
• Full training provided.
• Uniform provided.
• Access to 1000’s of High Street offers and discounts via RewardHub

If you are interested in this opportunity, please APPLY NOW and you will contacted for a confidential conversation!!