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HSE Healthcare Assistant Jobs

21 live vacancies · advertised scales €15–€66,708 · as of 21 Oct 2026

Healthcare assistant (HCA) posts — including home support workers and multi-task attendants — are the HSE’s highest-volume recruitment stream, spanning acute hospitals, community care, older persons residential services and disability services.

Pay follows the national HCA / patient & client care scales, with premiums for nights, weekends and public holidays in most rostered posts. A QQI Level 5 in Healthcare Support (or willingness to complete it) is the standard requirement; many campaigns recruit to county-level panels.

Each listing below shows the advertised scale and the closing date. Part-time posts are paid pro-rata from the same full-time scale.

Full pay detail: Healthcare Assistant salary in Ireland

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Frequently asked questions

How many HSE healthcare assistant jobs are open right now?
As of 21 Oct 2026, there are 21 live HSE healthcare assistant vacancies listed, each with its closing date shown up front.
How much do HSE healthcare assistant roles pay?
Pay follows the published national HSE pay scales for each grade — currently advertised roles span €15–€66,708 a year. See Healthcare Assistant salary in Ireland for the full scales.
How do I apply?
Every listing links to the official application portal. Most campaigns recruit to a panel: apply before the closing date, interview, and posts are offered in order of merit. Late applications are not accepted.

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