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 1K live Healthcare Assistant vacancies across the UK. Listings refresh throughout the day, so the number changes constantly.

Browse 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.

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

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

Care Assistant

Village Green Care Home · Direct

MK43, Marston Moretaine, Central Bedfordshire Permanent £13/hour + Overtime Rate & Other Benefits

10 applied

We're currently recruiting Care Assistants to join our friendly team. Both day and night shifts are available, offering you the...

22 days ago View Apply →

Care Assistant

Leighton Forest · Direct

LU7, Leighton Buzzard, Central Bedfordshire Permanent £12.90/hour + Overtime and other benefits

10 applied

We're currently recruiting Care Assistants to join our friendly team. Both day and night shifts are available, offering you the...

22 days ago View Apply →

Care Assistant

Greathed Manor Nursing Home · Direct

RH7, Dormansland, Surrey Permanent £13.10/hour + Overtime Rate & Other Benefits

10 applied

We're currently recruiting Care Assistants to join our friendly team. Both day and night shifts are available, offering you the...

22 days ago View Apply →

Health Care Assistant

Exemplar Health Care · Direct

DL14, Woodhouses, County Durham Permanent £14.21/hour

10 applied

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

22 days ago View Apply →

Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Fawkes & Reece London

West Midlands Permanent £35000 - £45000/annum Package

10 applied

Role: Assistant Quantity Surveyor. Location: West Midlands. Company: A fast-growing Tier 1 UK main contractor. Salary & Package:...

22 days ago View Apply →

Support Worker / Care Assistant

Resilience Personnel Ltd

DE73, Chellaston, Derbyshire Contract £13 - £14/hour

10 applied

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

22 days ago View Apply →

Community Care Assistant- Weekends

Nurseplus UK Ltd

Truro Permanent £13.15 - £20.25/hour

Homecare Assistant. Join Nurseplus as a Homecare Assistant – Make a Real Difference in Your Community Every Day. Are you...

22 days ago View Apply →

Children's Health Care Assistant

Nurseplus UK Ltd

Cornwall Temporary £13.15 - £20.25/hour weekly pay

Children's Healthcare Assistant. Start Spring 2026 by making a difference in your local community. Join Nurseplus as a Children's...

22 days ago View Apply →

Homecare Assistant

Nurseplus UK Ltd

Truro Temporary £13.15 - £20.25/hour Weekly Pay

Homecare Assistant. Join Nurseplus as a Homecare Assistant – Make a Real Difference in Your Community Every Day. Are you...

22 days ago View Apply →

Healthcare Assistant

Nurseplus UK Ltd

Cornwall Temporary £13.15 - £18.50/hour weekly pay

Healthcare Assistant. Join Nurseplus as a Healthcare Assistant – Make a Difference Every Day. At Nurseplus, every shift you...

22 days ago View Apply →

Female Healthcare Assistant

Nurseplus UK Ltd

Truro Temporary £13.15 - £18.50/hour weekly pay

Join Nurseplus as a Healthcare Assistant – Make a Difference Every Day. At Nurseplus, every shift you work is an opportunity to...

22 days ago View Apply →

Assistant Site Manager Housing

Crest Recruitment

Bridgend, Bridgend county borough Permanent £45000 - £55000/annum bonus, car, healthcare, pension etc

10 applied

Role: Assistant Site Manager. Site location: Bridgend. Client/Developer: 5* national developer with a 5* HBF customer rating....

22 days ago View Apply →