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.

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

Buildforce Solutions Ltd

Solihull, West Midlands (County) Permanent £35000 - £45000/annum Car or allowance, medical, bonus

10 applied

Assistant Quantity Surveyor – Up to £45,000 + Package - Hybrid Working. Company: Established Award Winning Main Contractor....

10 days ago View Apply →

Support Worker / Care Assistant

S.N.G Healthcare Group Ltd

Southampton, Hampshire Permanent £13.53/hour + 4OP PER MILE

10 applied

Care Assistant / Support Worker – Domiciliary Care. Location: Southampton area. Salary: £13.53 per hour + 40p per mile. Hours:...

10 days ago View Apply →

Assistant Estimator

Buildforce Solutions Ltd

Birmingham, West Midlands (County) Permanent £35000 - £45000/annum Car or allowance, medical, bonus

10 applied

Trainee / Assistant Estimator – Build Your Future in Construction. Company: One of the UK's leading Tier 1 Contractors....

10 days ago View Apply →

Case Handler Assistant

Premier Work Support

Horsham, West Sussex Permanent £24479/annum Pension, Holiday, Health Insurance

Premier Work Support are currently recruiting for a highly organised and proactive Case Handler Assistant to join a leading...

10 days ago View Apply →

Dietetic Assistant

Elysium Healthcare

GU29 9JP Permanent £25058/yearly

Are you a Dietetic Graduate or Dietetic Assistant looking to give your career the best start? If so, this might be for you. Join...

10 days ago View Apply →

Bank Maintenance Assistant

Elysium Healthcare

AL9 6NN Permanent £12.85/hourly

Join Rhodes Wood Hospital in Hatfield as a Maintenance Assistant, bank position where you will be part of creating a well-...

10 days ago View Apply →

Maintenance Assistant

Elysium Healthcare

HR8 1HB Permanent £25057.50/yearly

Join Stanley House in Ledbury as a Maintenance Assistant where you will be part of creating a well- presented and safe...

10 days ago View Apply →

Customer Liaison Assistant

Avant Homes · Direct

Edinburgh Permanent

10 applied

Competitive Salary & Discretionary Bonus & Holidays (Buy, Sell and Accrual Scheme) & Company Pension & Private Healthcare & Life...

10 days ago View Apply →

Senior Health Care Assistant - Liverpool

Xander Group

Liverpool, Merseyside Temporary £13 - £15/hour

Job Title: Agency Senior Health Care Assistant. Location: Liverpool. Job Type: Temporary / Flexible Shifts. Pay: £13.00 -...

10 days ago View Apply →

Operations Support Assistant

Broughton Group · Direct

BD23, Broughton, North Yorkshire Permanent

Operations Support Assistant. Location: Site-based (either site) – Earby, BB18 6JZ or Broughton, BD23 3AG. Salary: £26,000 –...

10 days ago View Apply →

Assistant Estimator

Recco

Bromley, Greater London Permanent £35000 - £45000/annum

10 applied

Operating for over 30 years, they work across a broad mix of sectors including education, healthcare, residential, commercial,...

10 days ago View Apply →

Child Care Assistant

Term Time Teachers

Eastbourne, East Sussex Contract £90 - £105/day

We are looking for a compassionate and reliable Child Care Assistant to join our team at a specialist centre in Eastbourne, East...

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