Healthcare Assistant – New Ross & Surrounding Areas

Wexford
€15.00 per hour
Permanent
Full-time

7 hours ago

Healthcare Assistant – New Ross & Surrounding AreasLocal Care Work with Real Support and FlexibilityIf you’re looking for a role where you can make a real difference in people’s lives without sacrificing your own, we’d love to meet you.We’re expanding our home care team in New Ross and nearby areas — and we’re looking for Healthcare Assistants who want meaningful work, steady hours, and strong support.Whether you’ve just finished your QQI modules or you’re an experienced HCA ready for a fresh start, this is your chance to build a career that works for you.What You'll DoYou’ll be supporting clients in their own homes with:

Personal care (e.g., washing, dressing, toileting)
Light household tasks and meal preparation
Companionship and emotional support
Safe mobility and routine assistance

Each day, you’ll help someone stay in the place they love most — their home — with dignity and comfort.Schedules that Work Around YouWe offer a mix of part-time, full-time, and flexible contracts.Our primary need is for:

Morning shifts: 8am to 12 noon
Evening shifts: 4pm to 8pm
Every second weekend

Once your schedule is agreed, it stays consistent — same times, same clients, every week. That means reliability for our clients, and predictability for you.Pay & BenefitsWe offer enhanced hourly pay based on your experience and training:

€13.50/hour – Experience + just completed QQI Care Skills & Care of the Elderly
€14.00–€14.50/hour – Experience + both QQI modules completed
€15.00/hour – Full QQI Level 5 (8 modules) + relevant experience

Plus:

Paid mileage
Consistent hours and clients
Full initial and ongoing training
Incredible local support team — you’re never on your own

Not Fully Qualified Yet?If you have relevant experience (including caring for a loved one), but haven’t completed QQI yet, we can help.We offer subsidised QQI training in Care of the Elderly and Care Skills, which must be completed before you start.Who We're Looking ForYou’ll fit right in if you’re:

Compassionate and respectful
Reliable and organised
Comfortable working independently — but want a team behind you

Requirements

Based in New Ross or surrounding areas
Full driver’s licence and your own car
Must have completed or be ready to complete QQI Care of the Elderly and Care Skills

"Will I be supported? Will I get steady hours? Will I burn out?"We hear you — and we’ve built this role with those questions in mind.You’ll be part of a well-organised, well-supported team that values its staff. You’ll know who you’re caring for, when you're working, and who to call if you need help. We’ve got your back.Apply Now – No CV NeededJust fill in our short application form with your name, contact info, and a few simple questions.We’ll call you to chat about what you want from your next job.Support others while feeling supported yourself. Join us, and help people stay safe, cared for, and independent in the homes they love.

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