Applications are invited for the position of Healthcare Assistant – Mental Health within the Mental Health Services Sligo/Leitrim/West Cavan/South Donegal Integrated Healthcare Area. This opportunity offers healthcare professionals the chance to support individuals accessing mental health services across community and clinical settings while contributing to high-quality patient-centred care.
This Healthcare Assistant Mental Health role is open to both HSE and non-HSE applicants and offers permanent and specified purpose opportunities on both part-time and whole-time bases. Candidates who are passionate about supporting mental health recovery and wellbeing within multidisciplinary healthcare teams are encouraged to apply.
Job Overview
The successful candidates will work as part of Mental Health Services across Sligo, Leitrim, West Cavan, and South Donegal, supporting service users in a compassionate and professional healthcare environment. The role involves assisting nursing and clinical staff in delivering safe, effective, and person-centred care to individuals experiencing mental health challenges.
A panel may be formed from this recruitment campaign for future permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full-time and part-time duration within Sligo Leitrim Mental Health Services.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide practical and emotional support to individuals accessing mental health services
- Assist nursing and healthcare staff in delivering daily care plans and therapeutic activities
- Promote dignity, independence, and person-centred care practices
- Observe and report changes in service users’ wellbeing and behaviour
- Support safe and secure clinical and community environments
- Maintain accurate records and follow HSE procedures and policies
- Participate in multidisciplinary teamwork and service improvement initiatives
- Contribute to maintaining high standards of infection prevention and health and safety
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Demonstrated understanding of mental health services relevant to the role
- Previous healthcare or support work experience is desirable
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary healthcare team
- Compassionate, patient-focused, and professional approach to care delivery
- Ability to work flexibly across mental health service settings
- Commitment to confidentiality, safeguarding, and best practice standards
Salary, Benefits & Working Hours
Salary will be aligned with the HSE Health Care Assistant Grade 6075 pay scale. Successful candidates may access public sector benefits including annual leave entitlements, pension schemes, professional development opportunities, and structured support within the HSE West and North West region.
Positions are available on a Permanent Part-time, Permanent Whole-time, Specified Purpose Part-time, and Specified Purpose Whole-time basis.
Location & Employer Information
This Healthcare Assistant Mental Health position is based within Mental Health Services Sligo/Leitrim/West Cavan/South Donegal Integrated Healthcare Area under HSE West and North West. The role offers the opportunity to work across a diverse regional mental health service supporting local communities and promoting positive mental health outcomes.
HSE West and North West provides a broad range of healthcare and social care services across Donegal, Sligo, Leitrim, Roscommon, Mayo, and Galway, delivering essential frontline services to communities throughout the region. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
Application Details
Reference: SLMH2627
Recruiter: HSE West and North West
Proposed interviews will take place as soon as possible following the closing date. Candidates will generally receive at least one week’s notice prior to interview.
Informal Enquiries:
Tomas Murphy – Area Director of Nursing Sligo / Leitrim
Tel: 0870679903
Email: tomasp.murphy@hse.ie
