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

Care Assistant - Nights

Friends of the Elderly · Direct

RG31, Tilehurst, West Berkshire Permanent £15.26/hour + Benefits + Company Van

10 applied

Care Assistant - Nights. Friends Place, Calcot, Reading. Pay Rate: £15.26 per hour. Contract type: Permanent – Full Time 42...

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Assistant Manager - Leisure Hospitality Centre

Flow Sports Personnel Ltd

Solihull, West Midlands (County) Permanent £30000/annum + Bonus (OTE £35K) + Great Benefits

As an Assistant Manager for our client, you will be at the very centre of the customer and team experience, ensuring that your...

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Healthcare Assistant

Diagnostic World · Direct

Sunderland, Tyne & Wear Permanent £12.21/hour

10 applied

Healthcare Assistant. Hours Full-time/Part-time. Prime Responsibility To be responsible for transporting the portable ultrasound...

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Housing & Wellbeing Assistant - Nights

Great Places Housing Association · Direct

WA9, St Helens, St. Helens Permanent £25578/annum

Housing & Wellbeing Assistant - Nights - 35.88 hours per week. Location: St Helens. Salary: £25,578 pro rata. You will be...

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Executive Assistant

Fox Morris Group Ltd

Sheffield, South Yorkshire Temporary £32073 - £39043/annum

10 applied

Temporary Executive Assistant. NHS Organisation (On-site Role. Location: Sheffield. Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am–5:00pm....

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Part 2 Architectural Assistant

Penguin Recruitment

Cardiff, South Glamorgan Permanent £28000 - £36000/annum Company Benefits

Job Title: Part 2 Architectural Assistant OR Newly Qualified Architect. Location: Cardiff. Salary: £28-36,000 DOE. About the...

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Support Worker / Care Assistant

Resilience Personnel Ltd

OX2, Marston, Oxfordshire 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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Care Assistant

Friends of the Elderly · Direct

Reading, Berkshire Permanent £13.87/hour

10 applied

As our home grows we have an opportunity for Care Assistants to join us. Joining us as a Care Assistant, you will help our...

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