- Remove and replace soiled linens or equipment to maintain sanitary conditions.
- Drive ambulances or assist ambulance drivers in transporting sick, injured, or convalescent persons.
- Report facts concerning accidents or emergencies to hospital personnel or law enforcement officials.
- Place patients on stretchers and load stretchers into ambulances, usually
Ambulance care assistant Average UK Salary & Prospects
Ambulance care assistants take patients to and from hospital for appointments.
Ambulance care assistants typically work around 43 to 45 hours per week.
As a Ambulance care assistant you will typically work evenings / weekends / bank holidays.
This occupation tends to be:
| Average salary |
| 25,283 GBP * |
| per year |
Salary statistics
Average salary for Ambulance care assistant
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25,580 GBP
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24,686 GBP
Average salary for part-time Ambulance care assistant
Average salary for full-time Ambulance care assistant
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13,037 GBP
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12,871 GBP
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25,283 GBP
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24,686 GBP
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25,580 GBP
Pay over time for Ambulance care assistant
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24,291 GBP
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24,335 GBP
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23,778 GBP
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23,371 GBP
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24,142 GBP
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25,283 GBP
Future outlook for Ambulance care assistants
Balanced outlook
24 000+ jobs available
Balanced outlook
1% yearly wage growth (on average)
Balanced outlook
46% chance of automation in the future Ambulance care assistant - Your future job?
Which qualifications do I need?
Find out what you need to know in order to become a Ambulance care assistant and the highest average level of education for people in this role.
What soft skills do I need?
Rise above the competition by brushing up on the 5 most important soft skills you need to become a Ambulance care assistant.
Critical Thinking Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
Service Orientation Actively looking for ways to help people
Active Listening Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times
Active Learning Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making
Reading Comprehension Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents
What technical skills do I need?
Technical skills are programmes, softwares and things you need to know in order to be a successful Ambulance care assistant. Check that you know:
Things to highlight for your Ambulance care assistant interview
Dependability Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations. Concern for Others Job requires being sensitive to others' needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job. Self Control Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations. Attention to Detail Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks. Integrity Job requires being honest and ethical.
