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31 jobs — Healthcare Assistant (HCA)

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Job market : Healthcare Assistant (HCA)

31

Active jobs

£1k

Average salary

0-31k

Range

6

Employers

💰 Reference salary — UK (national average)

ONS ASHE 2024

£22k

P25 (low)

£25k

Median (P50)

£28k

P75 (high)

Gross annual salary, full-time equivalent (100%). Sources : NHS Agenda for Change 2024/25 Band 2 £23,615, Band 3 £24,071-£25,674, Private care sector median ~£22-24k (close to National Living Wage).

Top hiring employers

Barchester Healthcare21

Creative Support Ltd4

Cygnet Healthcare3

Randstad Care1

Teaching Personnel1

The Aurora Group1

Work mode

On-site100%

Latest Healthcare Assistant (HCA) jobs

Bank Support Worker

Cygnet Healthcare·Blackburn with Darwen, North West·3 weeks ago

💰 £15/hourNEWWhy apply (3)

AI insights

1CQC Outstanding rating — rare unit-level accolade, strengthens your professional portfolio
2Bank flexibility — choose shifts to suit availability while accessing overtime pay at £14.57/hr
3Secure-to-rehab specialism — niche mental health experience valued across NHS and independent sectors

Bank Support Worker role at Cygnet Fountains in Blackburn, a CQC-rated Outstanding high-dependency rehabilitation unit for men with severe and enduring mental illness. Flexible bank hours supporting service users stepping down fro

Mental health supportSafeguardingPerson-centred care planningPhysical and emotional support delivery+5

Educational Health Care Assistant

Teaching Personnel·County Durham, North East·3 weeks ago

💰 £93-97/hourNEWWhy apply (3)

AI insights

1EHCP expertise — high demand across County Durham SEND schools, scarce supply of trained HCAs
2Supply flexibility — short or long-term placements suit varied availability and career goals
3Cross-phase exposure — primary and secondary experience broadens your SEND employability profile

Support pupils with autism, SEMH, and complex needs as an Educational Health Care Assistant across SEND schools in County Durham, placed by Teaching Personnel. Roles span 1:1 and small-group support with EHCP-guided care plans, av

SEND supportEHCP implementation1:1 pupil supportPersonal care assistance+6

Night Support Worker

Cygnet Healthcare·Sheffield, (pseudo) England (UA/MD/LB)·0 months ago

💰 £13/hourNEWWhy apply (3)

AI insights

1£13.15/hr nights rate — above the 2024 National Living Wage by £0.94 for specialist care work.
2Apprenticeship scheme access — structured progression route from support worker to senior care roles.
3Specialist learning disability setting — BtC experience gained here is highly transferable across NHS and independent providers.

Join Cygnet Healthcare's specialist residential service The Fields in Sheffield, supporting adults with learning disabilities and complex needs across 42-hour night shifts. Work within a structured nights-only rota (8pm–8am, alter

Person-centred care planningSafeguarding adultsLearning disability supportBehaviour that challenges (BtC) support+5

Residential Child Support Worker - Cumbria

Randstad Care·Carlisle·1 months ago

💰 £15-16/hourNEWWhy apply (3)

AI insights

1Sleep-in flat rate of £63.04 — above typical agency rates for Cumbria residential roles.
2Multi-site Cumbria coverage — builds a broad residential portfolio across 5 towns.
3NHS National Clinical Staffing Framework — Randstad Care placement opens NHS staffing pathways.

Randstad Care is recruiting Residential Child Support Workers across Cumbria — covering Carlisle, Penrith, Wigton, Kendal, and Workington — supporting children with emotional and behavioural needs in residential homes. Roles offer

Residential childcareSafeguarding policy complianceBehaviour managementEnhanced DBS (Child & Adult) on update service+6

Care Assistant - Care Home

Barchester Healthcare·Wealden, East Sussex·1 months ago

💰 £13/hourNEWWhy apply (3)

AI insights

1Barchester reputation — leading UK care provider with strong CQC ratings and career progression
2Comprehensive training — free development programmes plus wellbeing support tools included
3Competitive package — £13/hour plus sector-leading benefits and unlimited referral bonuses

Support older residents at Barchester Healthcare's Wealden care home, delivering person-centred care including daily living assistance and one-to-one companionship. Provide varied care duties from mobility support to implementing

Care home experienceOlder people careCare plan implementationPersonal care assistance+9

Care Assistant - Care Home

Barchester Healthcare·North Yorkshire, Yorkshire and The Humber·1 months ago

💰 £13/hourNEWWhy apply (3)

AI insights

1Sector-leading benefits — comprehensive package including wellbeing tools and unlimited referral bonuses
2Full training provided — develop your elderly care skills with Barchester's structured development programmes
3Meaningful impact — deliver quality care you'd expect for your own loved ones in established care home

Support elderly residents at Barchester Healthcare's North Yorkshire care home, delivering one-to-one care and implementing personalised care plans. Enjoy comprehensive training, £13 hourly rate, and sector-leading benefits includ

Elderly care experienceCare plan implementationDaily living assistanceOne-to-one care delivery+4

Care Assistant - Care Home

Barchester Healthcare·Solihull, West Midlands·1 months ago

💰 £13/hourNEWWhy apply (3)

AI insights

1Barchester reputation — leading UK care provider with 200+ homes and strong CQC ratings
2£13/hour rate — competitive vs care sector median £11.50 in West Midlands
3Career development — free training pathways to senior care roles and NVQ qualifications

Support elderly residents at Barchester Healthcare's Solihull care home, implementing personalised care plans and providing one-to-one companionship. Deliver daily living assistance across varied shifts while building meaningful r

Elderly care experienceCare plan implementationPersonal care assistanceMedication administration+8

Care Assistant - Care Home

Barchester Healthcare·Northumberland, North East·1 months ago

💰 £13/hourNEWWhy apply (3)

AI insights

1Barchester Healthcare — leading care provider with comprehensive training and career development
2£13/hour rate — competitive for care assistant roles in Northumberland region
3Full training provided — perfect for developing specialised older people care skills

Support older residents at Barchester Healthcare's Northumberland care home, delivering personal care and companionship with full training provided. Assist with daily living activities, implement care plans, and provide one-to-one

Care home experienceCare plan implementationPersonal care assistanceMedication support+6

Care Assistant - Care Home

Barchester Healthcare·Midlothian·1 months ago

💰 £14/hourNEWWhy apply (3)

AI insights

1Sector-leading benefits — includes free training, wellbeing support and retail discounts
2Career development focus — comprehensive training provided for all roles with progression opportunities
3Established employer — Barchester Healthcare is a recognised leader in UK residential care

Support elderly residents at Barchester Healthcare's Midlothian care home, delivering person-centred care and daily living assistance. Provide one-to-one companionship while following individualised care plans across varied shifts

Care plan implementationPersonal care assistanceElderly care experienceResidential care+5

Care Assistant - Care Home

Barchester Healthcare·Blackpool, North West·1 months ago

💰 £13/hourNEWWhy apply (3)

AI insights

1Sector-leading benefits — Barchester offers comprehensive training plus wellbeing support tools
2£13/hour rate — competitive for care assistant roles in North West region
3Career development focus — unlimited training opportunities in established healthcare provider

Support elderly residents at Barchester Healthcare's Blackpool care home, delivering one-to-one care and implementing personalised care plans. Work with a dedicated team providing 24/7 residential care across multiple specialisms

Elderly care experienceCare plan implementationPersonal care assistanceMedication support+6

Care Assistant - Care Home

Barchester Healthcare·Wiltshire, South West·1 months ago

💰 £14/hourNEWWhy apply (3)

AI insights

1Sector-leading benefits — comprehensive package including wellbeing tools and unlimited referral bonuses
2Free training provided — develop your care skills with full support from day one
3£14 hourly rate — competitive pay for meaningful work supporting older people

Provide compassionate daily living support to older residents at Barchester Healthcare's Wiltshire care home, implementing care plans and delivering one-to-one companionship. Receive comprehensive training and development with sec

Care home experienceOlder people careCare plan implementationDaily living support+4

Care Assistant - Care Home

Barchester Healthcare·Rutland, East Midlands·1 months ago

💰 £14/hourNEWWhy apply (3)

AI insights

1Sector-leading benefits — comprehensive package including free training, wellbeing support, and retail discounts
2Career development focus — unlimited training opportunities to advance from Care Assistant to senior care roles
3Established care provider — Barchester's reputation ensures job security and professional growth in healthcare

Support older residents at Barchester Healthcare's Rutland care home, implementing care plans and providing one-to-one companionship. Join a leading care provider offering comprehensive training, sector-leading benefits, and caree

Care home experienceCare plan implementationPersonal care assistanceMedication administration+9

Care Assistant - Care Home

Barchester Healthcare·West Oxfordshire, Oxfordshire·1 months ago

💰 £13/hourNEWWhy apply (3)

AI insights

1Older people care focus — specialised role matching your experience and passion
2£13/hour rate — competitive for care sector with comprehensive benefits package
3Barchester reputation — leading care provider with strong training and development

Support older residents at Barchester's West Oxfordshire care home, delivering personal care and companionship in a fulfilling healthcare environment. Enjoy varied daily responsibilities from care plan implementation to one-to-one

Care home experienceOlder people careCare plan implementationPersonal care assistance+8

Care Assistant - Care Home

Barchester Healthcare·Reigate and Banstead, Surrey·1 months ago

💰 £16/hourNEWWhy apply (3)

AI insights

1Sector-leading benefits — wellbeing support, retail discounts, and unlimited referral bonuses
2Full training provided — develop skills in elderly care with comprehensive development programmes
3£16/hour rate — competitive pay for care assistant roles in Surrey market

Support elderly residents at Barchester's Reigate care home, delivering personal care and companionship with full training provided. Enjoy one-to-one time with residents whilst following individualised care plans across varied dai

Elderly care experienceCare plan implementationPersonal care assistanceDaily living support+4

Care Assistant - Care Home

Barchester Healthcare·Wyre Forest, Worcestershire·1 months ago

💰 £14/hourNEWWhy apply (3)

AI insights

1Sector-leading benefits — includes free training, wellbeing support and retail discounts
2£14/hour rate — competitive for care assistant roles in Worcestershire
3Career development — comprehensive training programme with progression opportunities

Support older people as Care Assistant at Barchester Healthcare's Wyre Forest care home, implementing care plans and providing one-to-one companionship. Access sector-leading benefits including free training, wellbeing tools and e

Care home experienceOlder people careCare plan implementationDaily living support+6

Care Assistant - Care Home

Barchester Healthcare·Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, South West·1 months ago

💰 £14/hourNEWWhy apply (3)

AI insights

1Sector-leading benefits — comprehensive package beyond standard care home offerings
2Full training provided — develop skills in elderly care with established healthcare provider
3£14 hourly rate — competitive pay for care assistant roles in Bournemouth area

Provide compassionate elderly care at Barchester Healthcare's Bournemouth care home, supporting residents with daily living and implementing personalised care plans. Deliver one-to-one care across varied shifts with full training

Elderly care experienceCare plan implementationPersonal care assistanceDaily living support+4

Health Care Support Worker

Cygnet Healthcare·North Yorkshire, Yorkshire and The Humber·1 months ago

NEWWhy apply (3)

AI insights

1Structured pay progression — £13.15 rising to £13.70 within 18 months
225+ hours weekly therapy access — comprehensive programme rare in acute settings
330+ years Cygnet reputation — established mental health specialist with 150+ UK sites

Support female service users over 18 at Cygnet Hospital Harrogate's acute mental health ward, working 11-hour shifts with comprehensive MDT including psychiatrists and therapy teams. Deliver 25+ hours weekly therapy programmes acr

Mental health careAcute ward experienceMDT workingSafeguarding+8

Care Assistant - Care Home

Barchester Healthcare·Huntingdonshire, Cambridgeshire·1 months ago

💰 £14/hourNEWWhy apply (3)

AI insights

1Barchester Healthcare — leading care provider with comprehensive training and career development
2£14/hour rate — competitive for care sector plus sector-leading benefits package
3Older people focus — specialised experience that's highly transferable across healthcare roles

Support older people as Care Assistant at Barchester Healthcare's Huntingdonshire care home, implementing care plans and providing one-to-one companionship. Receive comprehensive training plus sector-leading benefits including wel

Care home experienceOlder people careCare plan implementationDaily living assistance+3

Care Assistant - Care Home

Barchester Healthcare·Torbay, South West·1 months ago

💰 £13/hourNEWWhy apply (3)

AI insights

1Elderly care focus — growing sector with 85% job security in next 5 years
2£13/hour rate — above minimum wage with sector-leading benefits package
3Career development — free training provided plus clear progression pathways

Support elderly residents at Barchester Healthcare's Torbay care home, providing daily living assistance and one-to-one companionship. Deliver person-centred care following individual care plans while building meaningful relations

Elderly care experienceCare plan implementationPersonal care assistanceMedication administration+9

Care Assistant - Care Home

Barchester Healthcare·Angus·1 months ago

💰 £14/hourNEWWhy apply (3)

AI insights

1Sector-leading benefits — comprehensive package including free training, wellbeing support, and retail discounts
2Barchester reputation — established care provider with strong quality standards and career development opportunities
3Varied daily work — meaningful role combining personal care, companionship, and one-to-one resident support

Support elderly residents at Barchester Healthcare's Angus care home, delivering one-to-one care and implementing personalised care plans. Join a team providing quality care with comprehensive training, competitive hourly rates, a

Elderly care experienceCare plan implementationPersonal care assistanceDaily living support+5

Care Assistant - Care Home

Barchester Healthcare·South Cambridgeshire, Cambridgeshire·1 months ago

💰 £15/hourNEWWhy apply (3)

AI insights

1Sector-leading benefits — comprehensive training, wellbeing support, and retail discounts package
2Career development focus — free training and development opportunities for all roles
3Established care provider — Barchester's reputation for quality care offers job security

Support elderly residents at Barchester Healthcare's South Cambridgeshire care home, delivering person-centred daily living assistance and implementing individual care plans. Provide one-to-one companionship across varied shifts w

Elderly care experienceCare plan implementationPersonal care assistanceMedication administration+5

Care Assistant - Care Home

Barchester Healthcare·Bristol, City of, South West·1 months ago

💰 £13/hourNEWWhy apply (3)

AI insights

1Sector-leading benefits — comprehensive package including free training and wellbeing support
2Unlimited referral bonuses — earn rewards for bringing quality carers to the team
3Career development focus — structured training pathway in established healthcare provider

Support elderly residents at Barchester Healthcare's Bristol care home, delivering one-to-one care and implementing personalised care plans. Enjoy comprehensive training, sector-leading benefits and unlimited referral bonuses in t

Elderly care experienceCare plan implementationPersonal care assistanceDaily living support+4

Care Assistant - Care Home

Barchester Healthcare·Isle of Wight, South East·1 months ago

💰 £13/hourNEWWhy apply (3)

AI insights

1Barchester Healthcare reputation — leading UK care provider with Outstanding CQC ratings
2Comprehensive training package — free development opportunities for career progression
3£13/hr rate — competitive for Isle of Wight care assistant roles

Support elderly residents at Barchester Healthcare's Isle of Wight care home, providing daily living assistance and one-to-one companionship. Deliver compassionate care following individual care plans while building meaningful rel

Care home experienceElderly careCare plan implementationPersonal care assistance+6

Night Support Worker 0177

The Aurora Group·Wimborne·1 months ago

🏢 On-site💰 £28-31kNEWWhy apply (3)

AI insights

1Full training provided — no experience required, comprehensive development programme
2£28-31k salary — competitive for entry-level support work in Dorset
3Meaningful impact — directly support vulnerable young people's transition to independence

Support young people aged 16-25 with autism and mental health needs as Night Support Worker at Aurora Boveridge College in Wimborne, managing evening routines and independent living skills. Provide overnight care across residentia

Autism spectrum supportMental health supportIndependent living skills trainingBehavioural support+8

Care Assistant - Care Home

Barchester Healthcare·Dumfries and Galloway·1 months ago

💰 £14/hourNEWWhy apply (3)

AI insights

1Sector-leading benefits — unlimited referral bonuses plus comprehensive wellbeing support
2Free training and development — advance your care career with full employer support
3Meaningful impact — deliver quality care you'd expect for your own loved ones

Support elderly residents at Barchester's Dumfries and Galloway care home, delivering person-centred daily living assistance and one-to-one companionship. Benefit from comprehensive training programmes and sector-leading rewards i

Elderly care experienceCare plan implementationPersonal care assistanceOne-to-one support+6

Care Assistant - Care Home

Barchester Healthcare·Bath and North East Somerset, South West·1 months ago

💰 £14/hourNEWWhy apply (3)

AI insights

1Sector-leading benefits — comprehensive package including free training and wellbeing support tools
2Career development focus — unlimited training opportunities to advance in healthcare sector
3Established employer — Barchester's reputation ensures job security and professional growth

Support older residents at Barchester Healthcare's Bath care home, delivering person-centred daily living assistance and companionship. Benefit from comprehensive training programmes and sector-leading rewards including unlimited

Care home experienceOlder people careCare plan implementationDaily living assistance+6

Care Assistant - Care Home

Barchester Healthcare·Exeter, Devon·2 months ago

💰 £13/hourNEWWhy apply (3)

AI insights

1Sector-leading benefits — comprehensive package including free training and wellbeing support
2Career development focus — unlimited training opportunities in growing healthcare sector
3Meaningful impact role — direct one-to-one care making real difference to residents' lives

Support elderly residents at Barchester Healthcare's Exeter care home, delivering one-to-one care and implementing personalised care plans. Join a leading care provider with comprehensive training programmes and sector-leading ben

Elderly care experienceCare plan implementationPersonal care assistanceDaily living support+4

Senior Support Worker

Creative Support Ltd·Thornaby, Stockton-on-Tees·15 months ago

💰 £14/hour⭐ SeniorNEWWhy apply (3)

AI insights

1WE CARE framework — structured career progression from support worker to leadership roles
2£14/hr rate — competitive for senior support roles in Stockton-on-Tees area
3Investors in People Gold — proven commitment to staff development and supportive culture

Lead Creative Support's Thornaby team as Senior Support Worker, delivering person-centred care for individuals with complex Mental Health and Learning Disabilities. Supervise support staff, manage rotas, and contribute to manageme

Mental Health supportLearning Disabilities carePerson-centred practiceTeam supervision+8

Senior Support Worker

Creative Support Ltd·Horsforth, Yorkshire and the Humber·16 months ago

💰 £13/hour⭐ SeniorNEWWhy apply (3)

AI insights

1Key Worker progression — develops leadership skills essential for management roles in social care
2£13/hour rate — competitive for Yorkshire support work with probationary bonus included
3Learning disabilities specialism — growing sector with strong career advancement opportunities

Lead person-centred support for adults with learning disabilities at Creative Support's Horsforth service, taking Key Worker responsibilities and supervising Support Workers. Mentor team members across supported living and Day Ser

NVQ Diploma Health and Social Care Level 2/3Learning disabilities supportPerson-centred carePositive behaviour support+8

Relief Support Worker

Creative Support Ltd·Greater Manchester·16 months ago

💰 £13/hourNEWWhy apply (3)

AI insights

1Relief worker flexibility — choose shifts around personal commitments using SONA system
2Person-centred care focus — develop meaningful relationships with learning disability clients
3£13/hr competitive rate — above minimum wage for social care sector

Support adults with learning disabilities and mental health needs across Stockport for Creative Support, using person-centred care approaches and SONA booking system. Pick flexible shifts including evenings, weekends and sleep-ins

Person-centred careLearning disability supportMental health supportPersonal care+8

Relief Support Worker

Creative Support Ltd·Jarrow, North East·16 months ago

💰 £13/hourNEWWhy apply (3)

AI insights

1SONA app flexibility — pick shifts nationwide with innovative booking system
2£13/hour relief rate — competitive for learning disabilities support in North East
3Investors in People Gold — proven commitment to staff development and wellbeing

Support individuals with learning disabilities as Relief Support Worker for Creative Support in Jarrow, using their SONA app for flexible shift booking. Provide intimate, practical and emotional care to service users across South

Learning disabilities supportPerson-centred careIntimate personal careHealth appointment support+5

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