Successful candidates will have to deliver correct care advice and guidance to callers dependent upon the reason for the call. Full training will be given to the successful candidates and an excellent career structure is available for future career progression. A full range of shifts will need to be covered, including bank holidays, public holidays, weekends and may include working nights. If your shift falls on a bank holiday, it will form part of your working hours. This includes the Easter and the festive period. Due to the nature of the hours only applicants over the age of 18 can apply for this role. We are currently looking for full-time call handlers. However hours considered will be 30+, Please note: full-time training for up to 10 weeks must be committed to. Some examples start times are Monday to Friday from 16:00 hours and weekends from 08:00 hours. There is an expectation that candidates are flexible and available to accommodate working a number of set shifts per week including weekends. It is recommended that you read the attached frequently asked questions explaining the training process which will also contain a sample shift pattern. Further information can also be provided at interview. Assessments Centres and interviews will take place on the weekend of 18th January 2025 at Middlebrook site.Candidates will only be invited to one site and will receive one interview and assessment therefore please ensure you apply for the correct location in which you would like to be based. Assessments will need to be passed before the candidates can progress to interview. Full Time courses will run up to 10 weeks of training and will start on 24/02/2025 & 14/04/2025 It is a pre-requisite that candidates must successfully complete the training program, including all examinations. Candidates must be able to attend full time training course, taking into consideration that there would be no annual leave allowed within these 7 weeks. By joining the North West Ambulance Service, you will have the opportunity to develop your career but also contribute to the well-being of our community, make a positive impact and be the first voice someone can rely on during their time of need. Shift patterns shared with this Call Handler job advert are the current set of patterns that are required by NWAS. Please note that if you choose to apply for a course more than 3 months away, these patterns will be subject to change as they are frequently reviewed to ensure that staffing matches up with where we need people the most. If you are successful in obtaining a role as a Call Handler more than 3 months away, NWAS will contact you closer to your start date to confirm which patterns are available at that point in time to choose from to enable you to make any necessary plans around them. NWAS reserve the right to close this live advert earlier than the specified date, subject to a high volume of applications, therefore candidates are encouraged to submit their application at the earliest convenience to ensure contention. Support sessions have been planned for anyone who would like to obtain further information about the role or ask any questions prior to applying. There is no need to pre book onto the session, please just click on the link below to join and a member of the team will admit you to the meeting: This is the link for the 17th December 17.30-18.30 Microsoft Teams Need help? Join the meeting now