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Healthcare Assistant Jobs UK — Apply for Agency HCA Roles Today

Search Healthcare Assistant jobs across the UK with Advantage Angels. Flexible agency HCA shifts in care homes, nursing homes and healthcare services nationwide — weekly pay, funded training.

£15–£22
per hour
enhanced nights & weekends
Weekly Pay
Get paid on your schedule
Free Training & DBS
Fully funded and covered by us
Choose Your Own Shifts
Days, nights, weekends — you decide
Immediate Work Available
Shifts open now, UK wide

What we offer - Healthcare Assistant Jobs UK Wide

Advantage Angels offers flexible Healthcare Assistant Jobs across the UK, placing HCAs in care homes, nursing homes and supported living services.

Flexible Shifts Across the UK
Choose shifts that suit you — days, nights, weekends and block bookings. We work around your availability.
£15 - £22/hr
Competitive Pay Rates
Enhanced rates for nights, weekends and bank holidays. Weekly or monthly pay.
Immediate & Ongoing Work
HCA shifts available now, with ongoing opportunities from trusted care providers.

HCA Jobs Near You

We place Healthcare Assistants across care homes, nursing homes and supported living services UK wide. Pick your area to apply

Your Responsibilities as an HCA

Also known as a Care Assistant, Care Worker, or Support Worker role — whichever term you’re searching, the responsibilities and shift types below are the same.

As a Healthcare Assistant with Advantage Angels, you will play a vital role in delivering compassionate, person-centred care across a range of healthcare settings.

Responsibilities include:

 

  • Assisting with personal care and daily living activities.
  • Supporting mobility, wellbeing and comfort
  • Providing emotional support and companionship to residents
  • Working alongside Registered Nurses and wider healthcare teams
  • Maintaining accurate care records
  • Helping to create a safe, comfortable and supportive environment for service users
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What We're Looking For

To apply for Healthcare Assistant roles with Advantage Angels you will need:

  • A minimum of 6 months paid UK care experience in a care home, nursing home or hospital setting. You can find more on national care standards via the Care Quality Commission.
  • A genuine passion for delivering high-quality, person-centred care
  • The right to work in the UK
  • Full Clean UK driving license or the ability to travel to our care providers location
  • No previous convictions

What You'll Receive.

  • £15.00–£22.00 per hour with enhanced rates for nights, weekends and bank holidays
  • Weekly or monthly pay — your choice
  • Flexible shifts chosen entirely around your availability
  • Free online and practical training
  • Uniform, ID badge and DBS covered
  • 24/7 support from our recruitment and operations team
  • Staff referral bonus scheme
Have questions before you apply?
Get in touch with our team and we'll talk you through your options.

Why Choose Agency Work as an HCA?

Agency healthcare assistant jobs UK wide offer something permanent positions often can’t genuine control over your schedule. Whether you’re balancing care work around family commitments, studying for a healthcare qualification, or simply prefer the variety of working across different care settings, agency work through Advantage Angels gives you that flexibility without sacrificing pay or support.

Many of our HCAs use agency work to build experience across a range of care homes, nursing homes and supported living services before deciding which setting suits them best long term. Others use it to supplement other employment, working a handful of shifts a week around existing commitments.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the pay rate for HCA jobs UK wide?
£15.00 to £22.00 per hour, with enhanced pay for nights, weekends and bank holidays. Rates vary by location and setting.
Do I need previous experience?
Most roles require a minimum of 6 months paid UK care experience. New to care? Get in touch to discuss your options.
Can I choose which shifts I work?
Yes — you choose every shift you accept, with no fixed rota or minimum commitment.
How quickly can I start working?
Once registration and compliance checks are complete, most HCAs are working within a week.
Do you provide training?
Yes — free online and practical training, plus ongoing support from our recruitment and operations team.