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.

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

1.1K

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

Planner - Assistant or Intermediate level

Randstad Construction and Property

Reading, Berkshire Permanent £45000 - £60000/annum car allowance bonus benefits package

10 applied

Assistant Planner. Location: Reading & Surrounding Regional Projects. Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent. About The Company. As...

23 days ago View Apply →

Teaching Assistant

Zest Education

Dudley, West Midlands (County) Temporary £92.63 - £95/day

10 applied

We are recruiting a committed teaching assistant to support pupils with complex SEND needs in a nurturing and well‑resourced...

23 days ago View Apply →

Teaching Assistant- Birkenhead, Wirral

Randstad Education

Birkenhead, Merseyside Temporary £95 - £100/day PAYE, Referral Bonus

We are hunting for passionate, proactive, and dynamic Teaching Assistants to join dynamic secondary schools (KS3 and KS4) across...

23 days ago View Apply →

Teaching Assistant- Liverpool

Randstad Education

Liverpool, Merseyside Temporary £95 - £100/day PAYE, Referral Bonus

We are on the lookout for enthusiastic, reliable, and supportive Teaching Assistants to join dynamic secondary schools (KS3 and...

23 days ago View Apply →

Teaching Assistant- Liverpool

Randstad Education

Liverpool, Merseyside Temporary £95 - £100/day PAYE, Referral Bonus

We are on the lookout for enthusiastic, reliable, and supportive Teaching Assistants to join dynamic secondary schools starting...

23 days ago View Apply →

SEND Teaching Assistant

Tradewind Recruitment

Burton-On-Trent, Staffordshire Contract £95.00 - £105/day

Are you an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant, SEND Support Assistant, Learning Support Assistant, or Teaching Assistant looking...

23 days ago View Apply →

Healthcare Assistant

Nurseplus UK Ltd

Plymouth Temporary £13.50 - £30.26/hour

10 applied

Join Nurseplus as a Community Care Worker – Make a Real Difference in Your Community Every Day. Are you passionate about making...

23 days ago View Apply →

SEND Teaching Assistant

Dovetail and Slate

Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Permanent £26966 - £27566/annum FTE

10 applied

Job Title: SEND Teaching Assistant (3 Posts Available. Salary: £15,019 - £15,353.30 pro rata (FTE £26,966 - £27,566....

23 days ago View Apply →

Care Assistant

The Cinnamon Care Collection

Kenley, London Permanent £13.54/hour

10 applied

Care Assistants - Day and Night shifts available. £13.54 per hour plus company benefits. Full time hours - Includes alternate...

24 days ago View Apply →

Teaching Assistant - Special Needs

Aspire People

Lincoln, Lincolnshire Temporary £99 - £110/day

Whether you're an experienced Teaching Assistant, have worked in a classroom setting, or come from a healthcare or support...

24 days ago View Apply →

1:1 Teaching Assistant

Aspire People

Spilsby, Lincolnshire Temporary £98 - £109/day

Whether you're an experienced Teaching Assistant, have worked in a classroom setting, or come from a healthcare or support...

24 days ago View Apply →

Support Worker / Care Assistant

Resilience Personnel Ltd

DT3, Radipole, Dorset Contract £12.78 - £13/hour

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

24 days ago View Apply →