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 Quantity Surveyor

PSR Solutions

Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Permanent £35000 - £42000/annum Car Allowance + Holidays + Pension

10 applied

Assistant Quantity Surveyor. Location. Nottingham, East Midlands (Site Based. Project. £25m Private Healthcare Development....

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Healthcare Assistant

Essential Health Ltd · Direct

Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire Permanent £12.50 - £13/hour Mileage allowance and Overtime

10 applied

Healthcare Assistant. To be considered for this you must. Not need sponsership for the role. Have a full UK Driving Licence and...

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Care Assistant

Beeches Residential Home · Direct

IP31, Ixworth, Suffolk Permanent £13.67 - £14.24/hour

Care Assistant. Job Type: Full or Part Time positions available (20-40 hours per week. Location: Ixworth, Suffolk. Salary:...

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Night Care Assistant

HC One

LU5 6JH Permanent £13.45 - £13.95/hourly

10 applied

In your role as a Night Care Assistant at HC-One, you'll value kindness above all, it touches upon every aspect of our care....

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Care Assistant

HC One

LU5 6JH Permanent £13.45 - £13.95/hourly

10 applied

We're looking for an enthusiastic and committed Care Assistant to join the team at Thorn Springs, where our focus is always on...

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Healthcare Assistant

AESN Limited

Redhill, Surrey Temporary £12.21 - £15/hour

HEALTH CARE ASSISTANT. Key Responsibilities. Personal Care: Helping residents with washing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and...

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Care Assistant

Care Outlook Ltd · Direct

Battersea, England Permanent £14.80/hour

Apply now to join our great team of Care Assistants here at Care Outlook to help improve the lives of the vulnerable and elderly...

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Healthcare Assistant

Care Outlook Ltd · Direct

Battersea, England Permanent £14.80/hour

Apply now to join our great team of Care Assistants here at Care Outlook to help improve the lives of the vulnerable and elderly...

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Healthcare Assistant - GP Surgery

Aqua Healthcare

Colchester, Essex Contract £15 - £17/hour

Healthcare Assistant (HCA) needed in Colchester. Aqua Healthcare are seeking a Healthcare Assistant (HCA) to support a GP Surgery...

5 days ago View Apply →

SEN Teaching Assistant

Mana Education

Stamford, Lincolnshire Permanent £100 - £125/day depending on role (to scale for long terms

🌟 SEN Teaching Assistants / Learning Support Assistants (LSAs) - Stamford & Surrounding Areas 🌟. Specialist SEND Schools |...

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SEN Teaching Assistant

Mana Education

Peterborough, Cambridgeshire Permanent £95 - £261/day depending on role (to scale for long terms)

🌟 SEN Teaching Assistants / Learning Support Assistants (LSAs) - Peterborough & Surrounding Areas 🌟. Specialist SEND...

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IT Support Assistant

ID Logistics

Rugby Permanent £27000 - £32000/annum

10 applied

Join ID Logistics as our next IT Support Assistant and help power the technology behind our fast‑growing, innovative logistics...

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