Ambulance Care Assistant at Basingstoke, Hampshire
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Position Overview & Specifications
Ambulance Care Assistants roles in Basingstoke, HAMPSHIRE
Full time - 37.5 hours (substantive) or Bank agreement - 0 hours a week.
Ambulance Care Assistants pick up patients and take them to and from their appointments on time - but we are more than just drivers - we are highly trained, caring, professional people who make a positive impact on patients and colleagues every day.
We offer a basic salary of £22,383. On top of this, for all hours you work between 8pm and 6am Monday - Friday and any time on Saturday, you'll get a shift bonus taking you to at least £16.15 per hour. For Sundays and Public Holidays you could be earning at least £20.96 per hour.
Averaged over the year, this means your salary could be up to £24,621.
In addition to the above, we are also offering a very exciting Golden Hello* to all new, substantive starters!
We will pay a £500 joining incentive that is split into 2 payments.
- During your first week of training, you will receive £300.
- At the end of your second month at SCAS you will receive a final £200.
- Terms and conditions apply. This incentive is being offered on a temporary basis and may change or be withdrawn in the future.
If you are successful at the shortlisting stage, you will be invited to an assessment session which will look at your driving skills and your ability to lift and move patients, and to an online interview.
Training is provided for the role and includes full driver training and a clinical training course that leads to an accredited qualification. It is fully paid and lasts 3 weeks. Locations: Newbury and Whiteley.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Healthcare Services & Hospitals
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Ambulance Care Assistant at Basingstoke, Hampshire roles across South Central Ambulance Service's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Healthcare Services & Hospitals.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £22,383 - £24,621 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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