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 1.2K live Healthcare Assistant vacancies across the UK. Listings refresh throughout the day, so the number changes constantly.

Browse 1.2K 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

1.2K

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

Executive Assistant

Your World Recruitment Ltd

BA1, Lansdown, Bath and North East Somerset Temporary £16/hour

10 applied

Job Description: Executive Assistant (Directors' Office. Job Purpose. To provide high-level, confidential executive...

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Care Assistant

Jane Lewis Health & Social Care

Birmingham Temporary £12.89 - £18.50/hour

10 applied

Care Assistant. Pay rate: From £12.89 an hour (inclusive of holiday pay), weekly pay. Reference: BIRMINGHAM/CA/1. Are you a...

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Assistant Quantity Surveyor

PPM Recruitment

Leicester, Leicestershire Permanent £35000 - £40000/annum car allow/car + pension + holidays

10 applied

Assistant Quantity Surveyor - Construction. Location: Leicester. Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent. Salary: Competitive + Benefits +...

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Care Assistant

Nurse Seekers

Great Marton Permanent £13.45/hour

10 applied

Care Assistant (Days & Nights. Location – Marton Moss, Blackpool. £13.45 per hour | Permanent | Full & Part-Time Hours...

14 days ago View Apply →

Assistant General Manager

Boden Group

London Permanent £75000/annum + bonus

10 applied

Are you an experienced Assistant General Manager, Operations Manager or Asset Manager with a background in LIFT, PFI or PPP...

14 days ago View Apply →

Learning Support Assistants

Teaching Personnel

Stockport Permanent

10 applied

Learning Support Assistant. Location: Stockport. Start Date: September. Contract: Full-Time, Permanent. Setting: Specialist...

14 days ago View Apply →