Ambulance Care Assistant 2 - Barry
At a glance
- Band
- Band 3
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Posted
- 14/08/2026
- Closes
- 06/09/2026
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Role summary
The Welsh Ambulance Services NHS Trust is seeking Ambulance Care Assistant 2s to join their team in Barry. This entry-level role involves providing world-class patient care and offers opportunities for career progression to Emergency Medical Technician or Paramedic roles. Candidates should have a passion for patient care, excellent communication skills, and be committed team players. The Trust provides high-quality training and supports professional development.
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 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
- Full UK Driving licence, (with no more than three endorsement points) and no convictions for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs
- Category C1 on the driving licence
- Skills and Attributes
- Team worker with a flexible approach
- Able to offer empathy, understanding and sympathy in difficult and emotive situations.
- Diplomatic with a caring, compassionate and supportive nature.
- Qualifications and Knowledge
- 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 of working with people
- Experience of working alone as well as in a team
- Experience within the health or social care setting
- Other
- Full UK Driving licence, (with no more than three endorsement points) and no convictions for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs
- Category C1 on the driving licence
- Skills and Attributes
- Team worker with a flexible approach
- Able to offer empathy, understanding and sympathy in difficult and emotive situations.
- Diplomatic with a caring, compassionate and supportive nature.
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 3 at £24,625 – £25,674 a year, across England.
This advert: £26,813 – £27,890 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Welsh Ambulance NHS Trust
Ambulance Care Assistant 2 - Barry
The closing date is 06 September 2026
Job summary
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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 - Bases are subject to change
We will be holding an open day for anyone interested in this role on 04th September 2026, please contact [email removed] if you would like to attend.
Interviews will be conducted 11th September 2026.
Course start date: 09th November 2026.
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 specifi
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