What is the typical salary for a Healthcare Assistant in the UK?

Based on 81 current UK Healthcare Assistant vacancies, salaries typically range from £25,000 to £33,000 per year, with a median of £28,000. The exact figure depends on experience, employer and location.

Where in the UK are Healthcare Assistant jobs hiring most?

The cities currently hiring the most Healthcare Assistant staff are Southampton, Swindon, Leicester, Plymouth, Truro.

Healthcare Assistant Jobs

Q: How many Healthcare Assistant jobs are there in the UK?

There are currently 1.1K live Healthcare Assistant vacancies across the UK. Listings refresh throughout the day, so the number changes constantly.

Browse 1.1K live Healthcare Assistant vacancies across the UK. Listings refresh throughout the day.

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Healthcare Assistants (HCAs) support nursing teams with personal care, observations, mobility and patient comfort across hospitals and care homes. Most roles need no prior qualifications; the Care Certificate is funded by the employer. Progression to Nursing Associate or Registered Nurse training is common.

By Louisa Lowe, Editor — Careers & Workplace

Healthcare Assistant salary in the UK

£25,000 – £33,000

Typical annual salary range

Based on 81 current UK vacancies (25th–75th percentile)

£28,000

Median pay

Per year

1.1K

Live vacancies

UK-wide right now

Salary range computed from current UK Healthcare Assistant listings. Outliers excluded (25th–75th percentile of advertised salaries). Hourly, weekly and daily rates are annualised to a 37.5-hour week.

Top cities hiring Healthcare Assistants right now

Healthcare Assistant in Southampton Healthcare Assistant in Swindon Healthcare Assistant in Leicester Healthcare Assistant in Plymouth Healthcare Assistant in Truro

Assistant Accountant

Think Accountancy and Finance

ST1, Cobridge, Stoke-on-Trent Permanent £32000 - £40000/annum

10 applied

Assistant Accountant. £32000-£40000 DOE. Stoke on Trent. Fulltime -Office based- Mon-Thurs 7.30-16.30, Friday 11am. The...

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Administrative Support Assistant

NHS Professionals

EX2, Countess Wear, Devon Temporary £14.05/hour

10 applied

Job Title: Administrative Support Assistant. Location: Newcourt House Old Rydon Lane, Exeter, EX2 7JU. Trust: Royal Devon...

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Care Assistant

Onecare-UK Ltd

London Permanent £12.82/hour

10 applied

We are looking for carers, care workers, and health care assistants for. Mornings/Daytime/Evenings. We need carers, care workers,...

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Occupational Therapist Assistant

Barchester Healthcare

HU9 2BH Permanent £13.21/hourly

As an Occupational Therapist Assistant at a Barchester independent mental health hospital, you'll provide practical support that...

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Care Assistant - Weekends

Hales Group

Washington, Sunderland Permanent £12.71/hour

Home Care Assistant - Weekends. Based in Washington. Pay Rate: £12.71 per hour + mileage at £0.30 per mile & travel time at...

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Care Assistant

Hales Group

Washington, Sunderland Permanent £12.71/hour

Home Care Assistant. Based in Washington. Pay Rate: £12.71 per hour + mileage at £0.30 per mile & travel time at £12.71 per...

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Senior Health Care Assistant - nights

Exemplar Health Care · Direct

SK3, Heaviley, Borough of Stockport Permanent £13.77/hour

Senior Health Care Assistant - nights. When registering to this job board you will be redirected to the online application form....

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Nights Health Care Assistant

Exemplar Health Care · Direct

CH65, Ellesmere Port Town, Cheshire West and Chester Permanent £13.21/hour

Nights Health Care Assistant. When registering to this job board you will be redirected to the online application form. Please...

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