Jobs as a Healthcare Assistant and HCA Recruitment
Jobs as a healthcare assistant are at the heart of every ward, clinic and care home. Healthcare assistants help patients wash, dress, eat and move, take observations and spend the time with people that makes care feel human. Bernoullis recruits healthcare assistants, senior HCAs and support workers for private hospitals, clinics and care providers, and checks DBS, references and training before anyone starts.
Why Use Bernoullis to Fill Jobs as a Healthcare Assistant?
A good healthcare assistant is calm, kind and reliable. A poor hire can leave a ward short, unsettle patients and put pressure on nurses. We look beyond the CV at attitude, reliability and how each person treats patients, so the people we send are ready for the job.
We Check Values, Not Just Experience
We ask recent managers about compassion, reliability and teamwork as well as skills. For new starters we look for the values that make a good healthcare assistant, because skills can be taught.
DBS, Training and Right to Work Checked
Every healthcare assistant we place has the right DBS level, confirmed right to work and checked references. We record the Care Certificate and mandatory training so your induction is quicker.
Healthcare Assistant Roles We Recruit
From a trainee healthcare support worker on their first placement to a senior HCA who leads a shift, we fill every level of care support.
Healthcare Assistants
Personal care, observations and patient support on wards and in clinics.
Senior HCAs
Experienced HCAs who supervise others and take on extra clinical tasks.
Trainee Support Workers
New starters who will complete the Care Certificate with your team.
Theatre Support Workers
Support for theatre teams, from patient transfers to equipment.
Outpatient Assistants
Chaperoning, room preparation and patient flow in clinics.
Phlebotomy Assistants
HCAs trained to take blood samples in clinics and wards.
Care Home Support Workers
Personal care and companionship for older residents.
Bank & Relief HCAs
Flexible healthcare assistants who cover peaks and absences.
The Checks and Training We Confirm
Every healthcare assistant we put forward has their checks and training confirmed first.
Safety Checks
Completed before anyone starts.
- Enhanced DBS check for patient-facing work.
- Right to work confirmed with original documents.
- Recent references from care or healthcare managers.
Care Training
The training most employers ask for.
- Care Certificate, or a plan to complete it in 12 weeks.
- Basic life support and moving and handling.
- Safeguarding adults and infection prevention.
Useful Extras
Skills that make an HCA more useful on shift.
- Level 2 or 3 diploma in health and social care.
- Phlebotomy, ECG or observations training.
- Experience with dementia, surgical or rehab patients.
NHS Healthcare Assistant Vacancies and the Private Sector
Care support roles are in demand right across health and social care. The latest NHS vacancy statistics show 100,326 vacancies across the NHS in England at 30 June 2026, and many of those are NHS healthcare assistant vacancies and NHS nursing assistant jobs on busy wards. Adult social care reported 111,000 vacant posts in 2024/25, according to Skills for Care (Care Management Matters).
In the NHS, most healthcare assistants are paid on band 2 or band 3 of Agenda for Change. From 1 April 2026, band 2 pays £25,272 and a band 3 healthcare assistant earns £25,760 to £27,476, according to NHS Employers. Private hospitals and clinics set their own rates, so they must compete on pay, hours and support to attract good people.
We help by reaching healthcare assistants who are not scrolling job boards and explaining your role honestly. For job seekers, that means jobs as a healthcare assistant with clear hours, fair pay and real training, and an honest view of how each role compares with NHS healthcare assistant vacancies.
Why care providers choose us
- DBS, references and right to work checked first
- Values-based screening for every HCA
- Permanent, bank and temporary support
- New starters and experienced HCAs
- Free consultation to understand your service
- Fixed-fee and subscription pricing options
- One 60-day guarantee on every plan
Hospital wards
Healthcare assistants for surgical, medical and day-case wards in private hospitals.
Clinics & outpatients
Outpatient assistants and chaperones for clinics and diagnostic centres.
Care homes
Support workers and senior carers for residential and nursing homes.
Permanent, Bank and Temporary HCA Recruitment
Care teams change with demand. We fill permanent posts as well as bank, relief and short-term HCA agency jobs.
Permanent HCAs
Healthcare assistants who will grow with your team and complete further training.
Bank and relief
Flexible healthcare assistants who cover busy periods and absences.
HCA agency jobs
Short-term cover for sickness, holidays and new services.
How to Hire a Healthcare Assistant: A Practical Guide
Start with the patients. A healthcare assistant on a surgical ward needs different experience from one in a dementia unit or an outpatient clinic. Write down the patient group, the shifts and any extra skills, such as phlebotomy or observations.
Next, decide whether you will train a new starter. Many great healthcare assistants start as a trainee healthcare support worker, completing the Care Certificate in their first weeks. Being open to new starters widens your search a lot.
Then be clear about pay and hours. Healthcare assistants compare offers against NHS healthcare assistant vacancies and band 3 healthcare assistant pay, so state your rate, shift pattern and any enhancements up front.
Finally, check values as carefully as skills. Ask how candidates have handled a distressed patient or a busy shift, and take up recent references.
What we assess
- Right DBS level and right to work
- Care Certificate and mandatory training
- Experience with similar patients
- Compassion, communication and teamwork
- Reliability and attendance
- References from recent managers
Jobs as a Healthcare Assistant: Start or Grow Your Care Career
Whether you are new to care or an experienced HCA, we help you find jobs as a healthcare assistant that fit your skills, your hours and your travel. We explain the setting, the shifts and the pay before you apply, and we never send your details without your permission.
New to healthcare? Many employers will take you on as a trainee healthcare support worker and train you on the job. Already experienced? We can help you move into senior HCA, phlebotomy or theatre support roles, compare HCA agency jobs with permanent posts, or look at NHS nursing assistant jobs through our Job Matcher, which includes NHS Jobs listings.
New to care
Trainee roles with employers who will support your Care Certificate.
Experienced HCAs
Healthcare assistant jobs on wards, in clinics and in care homes.
Next steps
Move into admin, physiotherapy support or allied health roles.
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How We Recruit for Healthcare Assistants
Role briefing
We talk to you online or in person to understand your patients, shifts and the skills you need.
Targeted search
We approach healthcare assistants who live close enough to reach your service reliably.
Registration & checks
We check DBS, right to work, training and recent care references.
Shortlist & aftercare
Your new HCA arrives briefed and ready. We check in after the first week.
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What Bernoullis Is Built On
At our organisation, we are committed to maintaining the highest standards of integrity within the workplace, ensuring that every member of our team exemplifies these principles. We accept full accountability for our actions, demonstrate ownership in our responsibilities, and prioritise safety in all our endeavours, acknowledging its vital role in our success. These core values not only guide us in providing exceptional service to our clients but also contribute significantly to fostering and nurturing enduring relationships with our clients and partners. Our adherence to these principles shapes our organisational culture and propels us to continuously enhance and innovate across all facets of our business.
Healthcare Recruitment. We Solve Your Equations.
We bring the careful, evidence-based approach that has served employers for more than 20 years to every healthcare search. Registration, checks and references come first, so you only meet people who are ready to work.
We Offer a Free of Charge Online Session & Site Visit
We believe talking to the people who run your service is the best way to understand a role. Book a free online session and we will learn about your patients, your team and the healthcare assistant jobs you need to fill, at no cost.
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Talk through your next healthcare hire with a specialist, with no obligation.
Jobs as a Healthcare Assistant: Your Questions Answered
What do jobs as a healthcare assistant involve?
Healthcare assistants support nurses and other clinicians. Typical tasks include personal care, helping patients eat and move, taking observations, making beds and keeping patients comfortable and safe.
Can I get a job as a healthcare assistant with no experience?
Yes. Many employers recruit new starters as a trainee healthcare support worker. You will usually complete the Care Certificate during your first weeks, alongside shadowing experienced staff.
How much does a band 3 healthcare assistant earn?
From 1 April 2026, band 3 on Agenda for Change pays £25,760 to £27,476 a year in England, according to NHS Employers. Private employers set their own rates, which may be higher or lower.
Where can I find NHS healthcare assistant vacancies?
NHS trusts advertise on NHS Jobs. Our Job Matcher includes NHS Jobs listings, and we can also tell you about private hospital and clinic roles near you.
Do you offer HCA agency jobs?
Yes. As well as permanent roles we fill bank, relief and short-term HCA agency jobs, once DBS, right to work and references are complete.
What is the difference between NHS nursing assistant jobs and HCA roles?
The titles are often used for similar roles. NHS nursing assistant jobs usually sit on a ward under a registered nurse, while healthcare assistant is a broader title used in hospitals, clinics and care homes.
What DBS check does a healthcare assistant need?
Most patient-facing healthcare assistant roles need an enhanced DBS check. The employer decides the exact level based on the work involved.
Can healthcare assistant jobs lead to nursing?
Yes. Many nurses and nursing associates started as healthcare assistants. Some employers support apprenticeships that lead to registration with the NMC.
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