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.

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

1.2K

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

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...

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Teaching Assistant SEN - Coventry

Hays Specialist Recruitment - Education

Coventry, West Midlands Temporary

10 applied

Hays Education are recruiting dedicated and compassionate SEN Teaching Assistants to support students within specialist education...

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Complex Healthcare Assistant

Secure Healthcare

SK13, Glossop, Derbyshire Permanent £14 - £14.50/annum

10 applied

Complex Care Assistant – Glossop. Salary: £14 - £14.50ph | Day & Night Shifts | Immediate Start | Paid Shadow Shifts. Build a...

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Complex Healthcare Assistant

Secure Healthcare

SY11, Oswestry, Shropshire Permanent £13.50/hour

10 applied

An exciting opportunity has arisen for Complex Care Assistants to join our Team in the Oswestry area (SY11. Secure Healthcare...

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Complex Healthcare Assistant

Secure Healthcare

TF10, Newport, Telford and Wrekin Permanent £14 - £15/hour

10 applied

Complex Care Assistant – Newport, Shropshire. Up to £15.00 per Hour + Holiday Pay | Paid Mileage | Paid Shadow Shifts....

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Care Assistant

Hightown Housing Association · Direct

Aylesbury Permanent £25506/annum Bonus, Training, Pension, Paid DBS

Position: Care Assistant. Location: Aylesbury. Salary: £25,506 per annum. Hours: Full-time (37.5 hours per week. Join our...

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Complex Healthcare Assistant

Secure Healthcare

WF13, Batley Carr, Kirklees Permanent £14/hour

10 applied

Complex Care Assistant – Dewsbury, West Yorkshire. Join a supportive team where your care truly makes a difference. Are you a...

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Complex Healthcare Assistant

Secure Healthcare

WF15, Liversedge, Kirklees Permanent £14/hour

10 applied

Complex Care Assistant – Kirklees, West Yorkshire (WF15. Make a real difference every day by supporting two inspiring young...

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Assistant Project Manager

Carrington West

Glasgow Permanent £55000 - £60000/annum

10 applied

Assistant Project Manager - (Programme. Location: Glasgow (Office-based, 5 days per week. Salary: £60,000. Are you an organised...

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PMLD care assistant school

Empowering Learning

London Contract £109/day

10 applied

SEND Support Assistant - Special needs experience. VACANCY IS FOR AN IMMEDIATE START. Experience with Autism and Complex Needs....

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Care Assistants

Platinum Recruitment Consultancy

Bournemouth, Dorset Temporary £12.85 - £13.50/hour

Care Assistant, Bournemouth - £12.85 - £13.50 per hour. Platinum Employment are looking for Care Assistant who drive and have...

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SEN Teaching Assistant

Academics

Longfield, Kent Permanent £90 - £100/day

🌟 We're Hiring: Enthusiastic Teaching Assistant for SEN School! 🌟. We are currently seeking a fun and enthusiastic SEN...

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