Job summary
- Main area
- Ambulance Care Assistant 2
- Grade
- Band 3
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 020-ACS017-0326
- Employer
- Welsh Ambulance Service University NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Barry Ambulance Station
- Town
- Barry
- Salary
- £25,313 - £26,999 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 06/04/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Ambulance Care Assistant 2 - Barry
Band 3
Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close a vacancy prior to the closing date if a high number of applications have been received. If you are successful and short listed for interview you will be contacted by email using the address with which you registered. Therefore, please ensure you check your email account regularly
All applicants are invited to apply in Welsh, any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English
Gwahoddir ymgeiswyr i wneud cais yn Gymraeg, ni fydd unrhyw gais a gyflwynir drwy gyfrwng y Gymraeg yn cael ei drin yn llai ffafriol na cheisiadau a wneir yn y Saesneg’
Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.
The Agenda for Change Pay Award for 2026/27 is effective from 1st April 2026.
Please note successful applicants with a start date from 1st April onwards the salary will be as per the 2026/27 pay award. For further detail the pay circular is available via this link https://www.nhs.wales/files/pc-resources/afc-w-02-2026-pdf-pdf?ts=1773244958086
Job overview
#RemarkablePeople
Band 3 Ambulance Care Assistant 2
It's been an exciting time at Welsh Ambulance Services NHS Trust as we continue our journey of "Being our Best", and our mission to provide world-class patient care.
Due to internal moves and career progression opportunities within the Trust, we are now looking to recruit new Ambulance Care Assistant 2. As this is no ordinary role, we will be looking for extraordinary people to join one of our 6 week training programmes.
We are looking to fill vacancies in:
Barry
Main duties of the job
The Role
Ambulance Care Assistant 2 are often seen as entry level opportunities, with many Staff progressing into Emergency Medical Technician or even Paramedic roles. You will already have a real passion for patient care, together with excellent communication and people skills. You will also be a committed team player and relish a job where no two days are the same. Please see the enclosed job description and person specification for further information.
In return, we are keen to support your development and career ambitions with access to high quality training, dedicated time to undertake CPD opportunities and an annual Personal Development Review to ensure that you too can be your best.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Working for our organisation
#RemarkablePeople
Our workforce is made up of over 4,000 remarkable people who contribute to the delivery of world-class patient care across Wales, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Whether you work in a patient-facing role or within our range of support services, the work that you do enables us to provide high quality care, wherever and whenever we’re needed.
The Trust recognises the need for its workforce to represent the diversity of the population it serves across the whole of Wales and seeks to create an environment where diversity is celebrated and inclusivity matters. We are also keen to break down any barriers into the Trust, and would encourage applications from under-represented groups, including those from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities, LGBTQ+ communities and disability groups.
Careers within the Welsh Ambulance Services University NHS Trust are diverse and varied, with opportunities arising right across the service. Whatever your skills and background, you’re sure to find a career with us which is fulfilling, challenging, and rewarding.
In line with the Trust’s Starting Salary Procedure, all applicants will start at the bottom of the band for the position applied for, but can apply for a higher salary if they have previous experience relevant to the position.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click “Apply now” to view in Trac.
Please note that applicants must hold a full C1 driving license, with a maximum of 3 penalty points and no previous convictions for driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol in order to progress to the driving assessment. Candidates must have obtained the full C1 licence, at the point of submission of their application.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Level 2 Diploma including Essential/Key/Core Skills at Level 2 in Application of Number and Communication or 5 GCSEs at grade C or above including Mathematics/Numeracy, English/Welsh and combined Sciences or any single science.
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience of working with people
- Experience of working alone as well as in a team
Desirable criteria
- Experience within the health or social care setting
Other
Essential criteria
- C1 classification on driving licence no more than 3 points and no convictions for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs
Values
Essential criteria
- Team worker with a flexible approach
- Commitment to Continuous Personal/Professional Development
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Welsh language skills are desirable
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- WAST Recruitment
- Job title
- WAST Recruitment Team
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Additional information
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