Page Updated: 04/11/2025
Education, Support Programmes
Get Started with South West Ambulance
Organisation: Kings Trust
Local Authority: Bristol City Council
Location : The Station, Silver St, Bristol BS1 2AG
Introduction:
Do you want to be a 111/999 call handler or an Emergency Medical Dispatcher with the Ambulance Service? This course will give you the skills and support necessary to kick start your career with the South West Ambulance Service.
What to do next
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More about the role
What will I be doing?
South West Ambulance Service Programme:
• There is space for 15 people on the programme across both locations- Bristol and Exeter.
• The programme will be two days of delivery (11th and 12th of November) currently planned to be in person at the King’s Trust delivery space, with the potential for some online delivery depending on numbers and locations of young people. This will cover general employability skills, preparation for an assessment centre and employer information about SWAST.
• We have opening for 2 roles with SWAST across Bristol and Exeter- 999 call handler and Dispatcher.
• Successful applicants will be invited to an assessment centre at the SWAST centre in Bristol on 18th November with the delivery days providing full training and practice for the tasks expected of the young person.
Applicants will then be invited to a virtual interview with SWAST the following week (beginning 24th November), there is the opportunity for a member of Kings Trust staff to attend the interview as well if the young person would like that too.
ON THIS COURSE YOU’LL:
• Learn about both roles available and the South
West Ambulance Service
• Employability Workshop designed to help you
with the Ambulance Service Assessment
• Work with a Kings Trust Member of staff who
will help you through the course and once you
• Find out more about how the Kings Trust can
support you
Who is this opportunity suitable for?
Eligibility criteria: Must be 18-30
What age is this suitable for?
Who will be there?
If you would like to refer a young person, please email matthew.hunter@kingstrust.org.uk
Start date and time
Course dates: 11th-14th November /Assessment Centre: 18th November
About the organisation
Who we are
At The King’s Trust, we believe that every young person should have the chance to succeed, no matter their background or the challenges they are facing. We help young people from disadvantaged communities and those facing the greatest adversity by supporting them to build the confidence and skills to live, learn and earn.
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Address
The Station, Silver St, Bristol BS1 2AG
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