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

Care Assistant

Ten90 Recruitment Group Ltd

North London, London Temporary £15.50 - £16.50/hour Pension and Training refreshers

10 applied

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Assistant Manager

Zachary Daniels Recruitment

Grays, Essex Permanent £28000 - £32000/annum Benefits

10 applied

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SEN Teaching Assistants

Empowering Learning

Southwark, London Contract £95 - £110/day

SEND Support Workers & Teaching Assistants - SEND Schools - Southwark. Based in Southwark. Full-time We are currently looking for...

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Aspire People

Grimsby, Lincolnshire Temporary £99 - £108/day

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

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SEMH Teaching Assistant

Aspire People

Scunthorpe, Lincolnshire Temporary £98 - £115/day

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

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Assistant Revit MEP Technician

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Clevedon Permanent £30000 - £35000/annum

10 applied

My client, a market leading MEP and Sustainability Consultancy based in Cardiff is searching for an Assistant Revit MEP...

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Legal Secretary/Residential Property Assistant

Candidate Source

Worthing Permanent £28000 - £35000/annum

10 applied

We are currently looking for a Legal Secretary/Residential Property Assistant to join our Property Department. This is a...

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