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.

Part of our Healthcare jobs sector.

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 – Building Consultancy

Recruit Build

Leeds, West Yorkshire Permanent £40000 - £45000/annum + car allow + full benefits package

10 applied

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Assistant Quantity Surveyor who wants greater responsibility, exposure to...

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Health Care Assistant / Support Worker / Domiciliary Care Assistant

Carex Group Ltd · Direct

UB3, Hayes, Greater London Contract £12.71 - £13.50/hour Weekly Payments. Support

10 applied

We are looking for compassionate, reliable, and dedicated Health Care Assistants, Support Workers, and Domiciliary Care...

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Pharmacy Assistant

Dears Pharmacy & Travel Clinic · Direct

Linlithgow, West Lothian Permanent £12.50 - £14/hour

10 applied

Pharmacy Assistant. Dears Pharmacy & Travel Clinic. Dears Pharmacy is one of Scotland's fastest-growing independent pharmacy...

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Senior Health Care Assistant

Synergy Medical

Sheffield, South Yorkshire Temporary £15 - £16.50/hour

10 applied

As a specialist in the private healthcare sector, Synergy Medical are looking for Senior Health Care Assistant to work regular...

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Healthcare Assistant

Apollo Home Healthcare Limited · Direct

CO10, Great Waldingfield, Suffolk Permanent £15 - £16/hour

10 applied

Healthcare Assistant. Sudbury, CO10. £15.00 - £16.00 per hour. Full Time & Part Time | Nights | Monday – Friday | 10:00pm –...

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Care Assistant

Rays Healthcare Ltd

Preston, Lancashire Temporary £12.82 - £13.50/hour Including Holiday Pay

10 applied

Ray's Healthcare has been named in honour of my Dad. He spent 25 years of his working life with South Yorkshire Police and then...

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Facilities Maintenance Assistant

Syntech Recruitment Ltd

Woking, Surrey Permanent £30000 - £32000/annum

10 applied

Facilities Maintenance Assistant. Location: Woking, Surrey(commutable from Woking, Guildford, Godalming, Farnborough, Aldershot,...

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SEN Teaching Assistant

Affinity Partnerships

Clevedon, Somerset Temporary £92.59 - £118/day

Affinity Partnerships is recruiting dedicated, caring, and enthusiastic Teaching Assistants to work across a range of schools...

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SEN Teaching Assistant

Supply Desk

Watford Contract £87.00 - £110/day

Make a Difference Every Day: SEN Teaching Assistant – PMLD. Location: Watford Area, Hertfordshire. Start Date: September 2026....

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PA Executive Assistant

HR Services and Solutions

Wednesbury, Sandwell Permanent £30000 - £34000/annum + EXCELLENT Benefits

10 applied

Role - PA EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT c£30k -£34k (Full Time or Pro Rata Part Time. PERMANENT ROLE. FULL TIME or PART TIME TO SUIT (2...

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Support Worker / Care Assistant

Resilience Personnel Ltd

Trowbridge, Wiltshire Contract £12.75 - £13/hour

Support Worker / Care Assistant. Are you a qualified and experienced Support Worker/Care Assistant who is looking for flexible...

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Support Worker / Care Assistant

Resilience Personnel Ltd

B33, Tile Cross, City and Borough of Birmingham Contract £12.75 - £13/hour

10 applied

Support Worker / Care Assistant. Are you a qualified and experienced Support Worker/Care Assistant who is looking for flexible...

8 days ago View Apply →