An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Health Care Assistant (Band 1) to join Galway Roscommon Mental Health Services within the HSE West and North West region. This role offers a rewarding career supporting service users within mental health settings, working as part of a multidisciplinary healthcare team across inpatient, residential, and community services.
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There are currently three permanent vacancies available across Galway and Roscommon.
Key Responsibilities
• Provide high-quality personal and clinical care to service users under the direction of nursing staff
• Support service users with daily living activities while promoting dignity and independence
• Assist with therapeutic and recreational programmes within mental health services
• Observe, report, and document changes in service users’ conditions
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary mental health team
• Maintain a safe, clean, and supportive care environment
• Participate in night duty and weekend rosters as required
Required Skills & Qualifications
• Demonstrated experience providing direct care in a healthcare setting (hospital, residential, community, or nursing home)
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Commitment to person-centred care and HSE values
• Full clean manual driving licence required for community posts (desirable for other locations)
• Flexibility to work nights and weekends
Salary, Benefits & Working Hours
• Salary in line with the HSE Health Care Assistant (Band 1) consolidated pay scale
• Permanent, pensionable public service role
• Access to HSE pension scheme and annual leave entitlements
• Structured training and professional development opportunities
• Rotational roster including night duty and weekends
(Salary is paid in accordance with approved HSE public sector pay scales effective from August 2025.)
Locations & Service Areas
The available permanent posts are located at:
• Brook House High Support Hostel, Mountbellew, Co. Galway
• Roscommon Day Hospital, Golf Links Road, Roscommon
• Adult Acute Mental Health Unit, Galway University Hospital
These services form part of Galway Roscommon Mental Health Services, delivering specialist mental health care across inpatient, residential, and community settings.
Application Details
• Apply via Rezoomo only (CVs will not be accepted)
• External applicants and current HSE staff are welcome to apply
• Closing Date: 08 January 2026 at 12:00 PM
• Interviews will take place as soon as possible after the closing date
Informal Enquiries
• Lisa Coyne, Assistant Director of Nursing – GR6 Adult CMHT & POLL Teams
📞 087 6948895 | ✉️ [email protected]
• James Begley, Assistant Director of Nursing – Adult Acute Mental Health Unit, UHG
📞 087 4138554 | ✉️ [email protected]
• Brian Murphy, Assistant Director of Nursing – GR5
📞 086 7791621 | ✉️ [email protected]
