Healthcare Assistant

Westcare Homecare Ltd; Headford; On-site; EUR 18,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Paid training

Fuel cards

Paid holidays

Refer a Friend bonus

Carer of the Month

Bike to Work Scheme

Retirement plans

Supportive team

Free uniforms

Job summary

Westcare Homecare Ltd is offering flexible, meaningful care roles in Headford. Earn up to €21.50 per hour with paid mileage, training, holidays, and a supportive team. Carer recognition and benefits like fuel cards and retirement plans accompany a 1-to-1 client focus and community-based shifts.

This role emphasizes delivering compassionate, person-centred care close to home, with opportunities for progression and ongoing learning in a welcoming, value-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Full Irish driving licence and access to a car.
• QQI Level 5 or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Help clients with daily tasks (washing, dressing, meals).
• Support mobility and independence.
• Provide companionship and emotional support.
• Monitor wellbeing and report any concerns.
• Help create a safe, comfortable home environment.

Skills

Driving Licence

Car Access

People Skills

Education

QQI Level 5

Job description

Earn up to €21.50/hour + Paid Mileage + Flexible Hours

Looking for a meaningful career where you're valued, supported, and paid fairly?

Whether you're experienced or coming from retail, hospitality, or caring for family - we'll help you build a career in care.

Area: Headford

What's in it for you?

• Up to €21.50 per hour
• Paid mileage
• Flexible working hours to suit your lifestyle
• Paid training provided
• Fuel cards
• Paid holidays
• Refer a Friend bonus
• Carer of the Month recognition
• Ongoing learning & career progression
• Bike to Work Scheme
• Retirement plans
• Supportive team with an open-door policy
• Free uniforms

Why this role works

• Work close to your local area
• Spend real 1-to-1 time with clients
• Be part of a supportive care team
• Make a genuine difference every day

What you'll do

• Help clients with daily tasks (washing, dressing, meals)
• Support mobility and independence
• Provide companionship and emotional support
• Monitor wellbeing and report any concerns
• Help create a safe, comfortable home environment

What you need

• Full Irish driving licence & access to a car
• QQI Level 5 or equivalent of QQI

  New to care?

  If you've worked in retail, hospitality, customer service, after graduating college, looking for a career change - you already have the people skills we need.

  We'll support you with training to start your career in healthcare.

  Start a rewarding career where you're appreciated, supported, and making a real difference in people's lives.

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