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

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...

24 days ago View Apply →

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....

24 days ago View Apply →

Foster Carer - SEN Teaching Assistant

Sanctuary Personnel

Plymouth Permanent £840/week

Whether you've worked as a SEN Teaching Assistant—supporting children with special educational needs, adapting learning...

24 days ago View Apply →

Trade Counter Assistant / Driver

Eurocell PLC

Rugby Permanent £29080 - £32680/annum

10 applied

ROLE: Trade Counter Assistant / Driver. HOURS: 44 per Week - Permanent Role, 7am - 4:30pm, Monday to Friday, 8am - 12pm on a...

24 days ago View Apply →

Trade Counter Assistant / Driver- P/T

Eurocell PLC

Rugby Permanent £29080 - £32680/annum

ROLE: Trade Counter Assistant / Driver. HOURS: 22 per Week - Permanent Role, 7am - 4:30pm, Monday to Friday, 8am - 12pm on a...

24 days ago View Apply →

Trade Counter Assistant / Driver

Eurocell PLC

Kettering Permanent £29080 - £32680/annum

10 applied

ROLE: Trade Counter Assistant / Driver - FIXED TERM CONTRACT. HOURS: 44 hours per Week -Permanent Role. SALARY: £29.080 basic...

24 days ago View Apply →

Trade Counter Assistant / Driver

Eurocell PLC

Newcastle-under-Lyme Permanent £29080 - £32680/annum

10 applied

ROLE: Trade Counter Assistant / Driver. HOURS: 44 per Week - Permanent Role, 7am - 4:30pm, Monday to Friday, 8am - 12pm on a...

24 days ago View Apply →

Trade Counter Assistant / Driver P/T

Eurocell PLC

Durham Permanent £29080 - £32680/annum

10 applied

ROLE: Trade Counter Assistant / Driver. HOURS: 25 per Week - Permanent Role, 7am - 4:30pm, Monday to Friday, 8am - 12pm on a...

24 days ago View Apply →

Trade Counter Assistant / Driver

Eurocell PLC

Inverness Permanent £29080 - £32680/annum

ROLE: Trade Counter Assistant / Driver. HOURS: 44 per Week - Permanent Role, 7am - 4:30pm, Monday to Friday, 8am - 12pm on a...

24 days ago View Apply →

Foster Carer - Healthcare Assistant & Support Worker

Sanctuary Personnel

Ashburton Permanent £840/week

Sector: Social Care | Healthcare | Support Work. To foster in the UK, you must meet all of the following requirements. Be 21...

24 days ago View Apply →

Specialist Therapeutic Foster Carer - Healthcare Assistant & Support W

Sanctuary Personnel

Northampton Permanent £62000/annum

Is it Time to Use Your Healthcare Assistant & Support Worker Skills Differently. Every child deserves to feel safe, valued, and...

24 days ago View Apply →

Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Ernest And Florent LTD

London Permanent £37000 - £45000/annum

10 applied

A well respected multi-disciplinary consultancy are looking to add an ambitious Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join their...

24 days ago View Apply →