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.

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

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

OakGar Recruitment

Windsor, Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead Permanent £12.77/hour + Benefits & Enhancements

10 applied

Are you a care assistant with a natural person-centred approach with a desire to enable those who you support to achieve greater...

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Domiciliary Care Assistant West Swindon

First City Nursing and Care

Swindon, Wiltshire Permanent £14.24/hour Full Training, Mileage, Pension

We are currently recruiting Community Care Assistants to support clients in West Swindon and surrounding areas. We are...

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Health Care Assistant Twilight shifts

Exemplar Health Care · Direct

S5, Parson Cross, Sheffield Permanent £12.71/hour

10 applied

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

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Assistant BMS Commissioning Engineer

Alecto Recruitment

London Permanent £40000 - £45000/annum excellent benefits

Assistant BMS Commissioning Engineer. Alecto Recruitment is currently working with an established and reputable business within...

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Marketing Assistant

Michael Page

West London, London Permanent

10 applied

As Marketing Assistant you will support the Marketing Manager and the wider marketing team. This includes supporting with both on...

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Senior Healthcare Assistant

Your Care Recruitment

Ossett Contract £14.00 - £16.00/hour Weekly pay, plus holiday pay and the

10 applied

Your Care are seeking experienced Senior Healthcare Assistants, to join our amazing team, working with our Nursing and Care home...

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Care Assistant - Domiciliary Care

Health Vision UK · Direct

London Contract £14.80/hour £100 starting Bonus

10 applied

Job Title: Care Assistant. Salary: Hourly rate of £14.80 per hour + £100 starting Bonus. Location: London. Locations:...

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SEND Teaching Assistant

Supply Desk

Southampton Temporary £85.00 - £92.00/day

Job Title: SEND Teaching Assistant. Location: Southampton. Start Date: May – July 2026 (potentially permanent. Institution:...

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Logistics Executive Assistant

Stafforce Recruitment

Doncaster, South Yorkshire Permanent £35000 - £40000/annum

10 applied

Job Title: Logistics Executive Assistant (PA to Head of Logistics. Location: Doncaster. Hours: Monday to Friday - Days. Salary:...

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Support Worker / Care Assistant

Resilience Personnel Ltd

Bournemouth, Dorset 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...

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Urdu-Speaking Personal Assistant – Brain Injury Rehabilitation

NSS PLUS LTD

B74, Little Aston, Staffordshire Permanent £12.75 - £14.25/hour partial mileage paid

10 applied

Urdu-Speaking Personal Assistant – Brain Injury Rehabilitation. Location: Little Aston, B74. Salary: £12.75 – £14.25 per...

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Assistant Planner

Willmott Dixon Group

Cardiff Permanent

Willmott Dixon are currently recruiting for an Assistant Planner to work on exciting new projects with our Wales & West business....

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