Healthcare Assistant Jobs in North East and Yorkshire

Healthcare assistant and support worker posts provide direct patient care under the guidance of registered nurses and other clinicians. Duties typically include personal care, observations, mobility support, and ward routines. Most posts sit at Band 2 or Band 3, with Band 4 assistant practitioner roles available for experienced staff who complete additional training.

299 live vacancies in North East and Yorkshire · 44 NHS employers · updated hourly

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299

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£16k - £57k

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Working in Healthcare Assistant roles in North East and Yorkshire

North East and Yorkshire has active NHS vacancies across clinical, support, administrative, and operational teams. Job Clerk groups live roles in the area so candidates can compare employers, bands, and closing dates before applying. For healthcare assistant candidates, this means roles can appear across acute hospitals, community services, specialist teams, mental health providers, and integrated care settings depending on the local NHS workforce mix.

Job Clerk is currently tracking 299 live healthcare assistant vacancies in North East and Yorkshire from 44 NHS employers. New posts can include permanent, fixed-term, bank, part-time, and rotational opportunities, so it is worth checking both the broad Healthcare Assistant results and the band-specific pages below.

Recent salary data for these healthcare assistant roles ranges from about £15,600 to £56,515 per year, depending on band, specialist experience, and whether high-cost area supplements apply.

Common work areas

  • Recording and escalating vital signs observations (NEWS2, PEWS)
  • Phlebotomy, ECGs, or wound care (where trained and competent)
  • Supporting patients with nutrition, hydration, and mealtime assistance
  • Infection prevention: hand hygiene, PPE, equipment decontamination

Typical requirements

  • Care Certificate (completed within first 12 weeks of starting)
  • NVQ/QCF Level 2-3 in Health and Social Care (desirable)
  • Previous care, support, or patient-facing experience (desirable)
  • Manual handling certification (usually provided on induction)

Local employers

  • Cygnet Health Care
  • Akari Care Limited
  • Barchester Healthcare
  • HC-One

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