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 1.2K live Healthcare Assistant vacancies across the UK. Listings refresh throughout the day, so the number changes constantly.

Browse 1.2K live Healthcare Assistant vacancies across the UK. Listings refresh throughout the day.

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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

1.2K

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

Leighton Forest · Direct

LU7, Leighton Buzzard, Central Bedfordshire Permanent £12.90/hour + Overtime and other benefits

10 applied

We're currently recruiting Care Assistants to join our friendly team. Both day and night shifts are available, offering you the...

28 days ago View Apply →

Care Assistant

Village Green Care Home · Direct

MK43, Marston Moretaine, Central Bedfordshire Permanent £13/hour + Overtime Rate & Other Benefits

10 applied

We're currently recruiting Care Assistants to join our friendly team. Both day and night shifts are available, offering you the...

28 days ago View Apply →

Domiciliary Care Assistant

Growth Recruitment Limited

Sevenoaks, Kent Permanent £12.79 - £13/hour

We are looking for compassionate Domiciliary Care Assistants to join our friendly team. In this role, you will visit vulnerable...

28 days ago View Apply →

Assistant Acoustic Consultant

Penguin Recruitment

Leeds, West Yorkshire Permanent £27000 - £30000/annum

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be working on behalf of a well-established and highly respected acoustic consultancy in their...

28 days ago View Apply →

Assistant Accountant

Albion Health

Ilkeston, Derbyshire Contract £28000 - £32000/annum

10 applied

Our client is currently seeking an Assistant Accountant to join the finance team of a well-established healthcare company based...

28 days ago View Apply →

Assistant Financial Management Accountant - Band 6

Hays Accounts and Finance

Londonderry, County Londonderry Contract £19.10/hour 19.10

10 applied

Our client, the Western Health & Social Care Trust (WHSCT), is seeking an Assistant Financial Management Accountant to join their...

28 days ago View Apply →

Planner/Assistant Planner - Construction

Howells Solutions Limited

Cardiff Permanent £45000 - £50000/annum + package

10 applied

Planner/Assistant Planner - Construction. Cardiff - Hybrid Working. £45-50k. We are partnering with one of the UK's leading...

28 days ago View Apply →

Care Assistant

James Signature Care · Direct

LN11, Louth, Lincolnshire Part Time £13.21/hour

Wellbeing Support (Care Assistant. Salary: £13.21 per hour. Location: Louth. Type: Part Time (20 hours per week or Bank. At...

28 days ago View Apply →