Kerry Mental Health Services are recruiting Health Care Assistants (Band 1) for permanent whole-time positions within residential and community mental health settings. This role supports service users with daily living activities while working as part of a multidisciplinary healthcare team delivering person-centred care.
This is an excellent opportunity for candidates seeking secure HSE employment with structured pay scales, training, and long-term career progression.
Key Responsibilities
• Support service users with personal care, hygiene, mobility, and daily living activities
• Assist nursing staff in delivering therapeutic and recovery-focused care
• Promote dignity, independence, and wellbeing of service users
• Observe, record, and report changes in service user condition
• Maintain a safe, clean, and supportive care environment
• Follow HSE policies, infection control, and health & safety procedures
• Work collaboratively within multidisciplinary mental health teams
Required Skills & Qualifications
• QQI Level 5 (or equivalent) in Healthcare Support or related discipline
• Experience in a healthcare or caring environment (desirable)
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Understanding of person-centred care principles
• Eligibility to work in Ireland
• Garda Vetting clearance (mandatory prior to appointment)
Salary, Benefits & Working Hours
• Grade: Health Care Assistant Band 1 (Code 6012)
• Salary: In line with HSE Consolidated Pay Scales (effective 1 August 2025)
• Contract: Permanent Whole-Time
• Benefits:
• Public sector pension scheme
• Annual leave entitlement
• Paid training and development
• Job security within the public health service
Location & Employer Information
• Employer: Health Service Executive (HSE) – South West Region
• Service Area: Kerry Mental Health Services
• Locations:
• Deer Lodge, Killarney, Co. Kerry
• Writer’s Grove, Listowel, Co. Kerry
Kerry Mental Health Services provide recovery-oriented mental health care across residential and community settings in the South West.
Application Details
• Job Reference: SWPCC91102
• Application Platform: Rezoomo
• Official Application Link: https://www.rezoomo.com/job/91102
• Informal Enquiries:
• Juliette Brosnan, Assistant Director of Nursing
• Email: juliette.brosnan@hse.ie
• Tel: 087 194 0523
Important Documents (to be reviewed before applying):
• Job Specification
• Applicant Information Document
For technical issues with applications, contact: eleanor.crowley@hse.ie
Last Day to Apply: 02 February 2026 at 12:00 (midday)
