Healthcare Assistant (Home Support) – HSE Dublin and South East
- Salary
- €36,651–€45,939 / year
- Contract
- Full time
- Sector
- Public
- Closes
- 9 Aug 2026
About the Role
HSE Dublin and South East is recruiting Healthcare Assistants (Home Support) to support people in their own homes across Carlow, Kilkenny, South Tipperary, Waterford and Wexford. This campaign offers permanent whole-time and part-time opportunities for compassionate individuals who are committed to helping people maintain their independence while receiving high-quality care within their local communities.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide personal care and assistance to service users in their own homes.
- Support individuals to maintain independence and quality of life.
- Assist with daily living activities in accordance with individual care plans.
- Observe and report changes in a service user’s condition to the appropriate healthcare professionals.
- Maintain accurate records and comply with HSE policies and procedures.
- Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, families and carers.
- Travel between service users’ homes as required.
Requirements
- Experience in a caring role in either an informal or formal care setting.
- A full driving licence.
- Sufficient IT skills to carry out the requirements of the role.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- A caring, respectful and professional approach to supporting service users.
Details
Location: Wicklow
Salary: €36,651–€45,939 per year
Closing date: 9 Aug 2026
How to Apply
Reference: SE26HCAHSR
This competition is open to both HSE and non-HSE applicants.
Please note that an existing panel for Healthcare Assistant (Home Support) is already in place. That panel will take precedence over the supplementary panel established through this campaign for future vacancies.
Candidates requiring reasonable accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process should email Rachel.clancy@hse.ie. CVs are not accepted. Applications must be submitted through the Rezoomo application link.
Frequently asked
- What are the key responsibilities of a Healthcare Assistant (Home Support)?
- Provide personal care and assistance to service users in their own homes, support individuals to maintain independence and quality of life, assist with daily living activities in accordance with individual care plans, observe and report changes in a service user’s condition to the appropriate healthcare professionals, maintain accurate records and comply with HSE policies and procedures, work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, families and carers, and travel between service users’ homes as required.
- What are the requirements for this role?
- Experience in a caring role in either an informal or formal care setting, a full driving licence, sufficient IT skills to carry out the requirements of the role, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and a caring, respectful and professional approach to supporting service users.
- What is the salary range for this role?
- €36,651–€45,939 per year.
- What is the closing date for applications?
- 9 Aug 2026.
- How do I apply for this role?
- Applications must be submitted through the Rezoomo application link. CVs are not accepted.