Reference: CHE282026
Category: Patient and Client Care
Grade: Health Care Assistant (Grade Code 6075)
Contract Type: Permanent (Full-Time & Part-Time)
Health Region: HSE Dublin and South East
Job Overview
The Health Service Executive is seeking applications for the role of Health Care Assistant Wicklow & Dublin within Older Persons Services. This supplementary campaign offers permanent opportunities across community nursing units and residential care settings, supporting high-quality, person-centred care for older adults.
Successful candidates will play a vital role in enhancing the wellbeing, dignity, and independence of residents while working as part of a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide high-quality personal care to residents in line with individual care plans.
- Support residents with activities of daily living including hygiene, mobility, nutrition, and social engagement.
- Promote dignity, privacy, and respect at all times.
- Assist nursing staff in monitoring residents’ wellbeing and reporting changes in condition.
- Maintain a safe, clean, and supportive care environment.
- Adhere to safeguarding principles and HSE policies and procedures.
- Work collaboratively as part of the multidisciplinary team.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Demonstrated professional knowledge and experience in caring for older persons in a residential or nursing home setting.
- Awareness and understanding of safeguarding principles and best practice.
- Relevant QQI Level 5 qualification in Healthcare Support (or equivalent).
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
- Commitment to delivering compassionate, person-centred care.
Salary, Benefits & Working Hours
- Salary aligned with HSE Health Care Assistant Grade 6075 pay scale (in accordance with national public sector agreements).
- Permanent whole-time and part-time positions available.
- Public sector pension scheme.
- Annual leave entitlement as per HSE guidelines.
- Opportunities for training, professional development, and career progression.
- Supportive and collaborative working environment.
Location & Employer Information
These Health Care Assistant Wicklow & Dublin vacancies are available in:
- One permanent, whole-time position in St. Colman’s Residential Care Centre, Rathdrum, Co. Wicklow.
- Two permanent, whole-time positions in Clonskeagh Community Nursing Unit, Co. Dublin.
- One permanent, part-time (0.51 WTE) position in Dalkey Community Unit, Co. Dublin.
A panel may be formed from this campaign to fill current and future permanent or specified purpose vacancies (full-time or part-time) within HSE Dublin South & Wicklow.
These roles are offered by the Health Service Executive (HSE), Ireland’s public health service provider, delivering essential healthcare services nationwide.
Application Details
This job opportunity is open to both HSE and non-HSE applicants.
To apply, please submit your application online via the official recruitment portal:
Apply Here
Recruitment Process Queries:
Tiegan Barnaville, Recruitment Lead
Email: tiegan.barnaville@hse.ie
Informal Enquiries:
- St. Colman’s Residential Care Centre
Caroline Piggott, Director of Nursing
Email: caroline.piggott@hse.ie
Mobile: 087 1434568 - Dalkey Community Nursing Unit
Grace Oduwole, Director of Nursing
Email: grace.oduwole@hse.ie
Tel: 01 2363123 - Clonskeagh Community Nursing Unit
Vandana Iqbal, Director of Nursing
Email: vandana.iqbal@hse.ie
Proposed Interview Date: Week commencing 13 April 2026 (subject to change).
Last Day to Apply: 31 March 2026, 12:00 PM
