A rewarding opportunity is now available for a Support Service Domestic Attendant within HSE West and North West across Sligo and Leitrim. This role plays an essential part in maintaining high standards of cleanliness, hygiene, and patient comfort across healthcare environments while supporting the safe and efficient delivery of frontline healthcare services.
The successful candidate will join a dedicated support services team and contribute to creating a clean, welcoming, and safe environment for patients, visitors, and healthcare staff. This position is open to both HSE and non-HSE applicants and offers the opportunity to secure a permanent or specified purpose whole-time contract within the public healthcare sector.
Job Overview
The Support Service Domestic Attendant role involves maintaining hygiene and cleanliness standards across healthcare facilities in Sligo and Leitrim. The position supports patient wellbeing and infection prevention by ensuring all assigned areas are cleaned and maintained in accordance with HSE policies and healthcare regulations.
This is an excellent opportunity for candidates seeking HSE support service jobs in Sligo and Leitrim while contributing to vital healthcare operations across the region.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain cleanliness and hygiene standards across designated healthcare facilities
- Carry out domestic cleaning duties in line with HSE infection prevention protocols
- Ensure patient areas, corridors, sanitary facilities, and communal spaces are cleaned to required standards
- Safely use cleaning equipment and approved cleaning materials
- Support healthcare staff by maintaining a safe and comfortable environment for patients and visitors
- Report maintenance, safety, or hygiene concerns promptly to supervisors
- Comply with all HSE health and safety procedures and workplace policies
- Work collaboratively as part of the wider support services team
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Previous cleaning or domestic service experience is desirable
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Good communication and organisational skills
- Strong awareness of hygiene and infection prevention practices
- Flexibility and reliability in a healthcare environment
- Access to appropriate transport to fulfil the requirements of the role
- Commitment to delivering high standards of service and patient care support
Salary, Benefits & Working Hours
Salary will be aligned with the HSE Domestic Grade 4110 pay scale. Competitive pay and public sector benefits apply, including annual leave entitlements, pension opportunities, and access to HSE training and development supports.
Contracts available include Permanent Wholetime and Specified Purpose Wholetime positions.
Location & Employer Information
This Support Service Domestic Attendant position is based across healthcare facilities in Sligo and Leitrim within HSE West and North West. The region delivers essential healthcare and community services across Donegal, Sligo, Leitrim, Roscommon, Mayo, and Galway, supporting patient care through multidisciplinary teams and modern healthcare operations.
The role offers the opportunity to work in an environment focused on patient wellbeing, safety, and service excellence while contributing directly to the day-to-day delivery of healthcare services in the local community.
Application Details
Applications for this Support Service Domestic Attendant job in Sligo and Leitrim should be submitted online through the official recruitment portal.
Apply here: https://www.rezoomo.com/job/97908/
Informal enquiries:
- Breege McGoldrick – Breege.Mcgoldrick@hse.ie
- Sharon Howley – sharon.howley@hse.ie
Date Posted: 15 May 2026
Proposed Interview Date: TBC
Last Day to Apply: 29 May 2026 at 12:00 PM
