Support Worker – Secure Patient Transport (Driver Essential) Locations: Chesterfield, Sheffield, Rotherham, Nottingham, Wakefield, Doncaster, Dewsbury
Pay:
* £12.00 per hour during 3-month probation (£24,960 per annum)
* £13.00 per hour after probation (£27,040 per annum)
Essential Criteria:
* Full UK driving licence, 5 years UK residency, over 21 years of age
* Enhanced DBS and subscribed to the update service
* Available to work Monday to Sunday on a rota basis (full-time permanent)
* Attend pre-employment Physical Intervention training and shadow shift
* Provide a 10-year employment history and references
* Able to respond to Head Office (S43 postcode) within 30-60 minutes
Job Description:
* Work from home, on call, meeting team at mutual locations
* Assist in transporting vulnerable individuals with challenging behaviour
* Provide support in secure environments as needed
* Ensure safe transport and handling of various scenarios
Services Include:
* Court appearances, custody to prison/court transport
* Transport of high-risk absconders, self-harmers, and those with challenging behaviours
* Medical appointments, supervised contacts, patient watch, placement moves
Education and Skills Required:
* Fluency in English (written and verbal)
* Experience with challenging behaviour (desired but not essential)
* Teamwork, self-management, and modern smartphone competency
Benefits:
* 28 days pro rata annual leave
* Birthday off after 1 year of service
* Warm and welcoming team
* Guaranteed 40 hours minimum pay per week
* Minimum 1% annual salary increase
* Overtime rate at 1.25 when working a day off
Progression Routes:
* Senior: £14.00 per hour (£29,120 per annum)
* Senior Supervisor: £15.00 per hour (£31,200 per annum)
* Manager/Team Leader: £16.00 per hour (£33,280 per annum)