Healthcare Assistant – Opportunities Across Ireland

Kats Recruitment; Dublin; On-site; EUR 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Flight reimbursement

Accommodation support

Job summary

Kats Recruitment is currently seeking dedicated Healthcare Assistants (HCAs) to join private healthcare providers across Ireland, with relocation required.

Roles are permanent, full-time and nationwide, including options in Dublin, Cork, Wicklow and more. Salary ranges from €14.15 to €16.50 per hour with premiums for Sundays, night shifts and public holidays. Candidates must be EU/UK passport holders and hold QQI Level 5 Healthcare Support certification.

Qualifications

• 6–18 months of experience in elderly, respite or palliative care.
• 3+ months relevant experience in disability or autism services.
• EU/UK passport holders only; valid eligibility to work in Ireland.

Skills

General care

Disability care

Education

QQI Level 5 Healthcare Support

Job description

Healthcare Assistant – Opportunities Across Ireland

Location: Nationwide, Ireland (Relocation Required)
Contract Type: Permanent Full-time

Kats Recruitment is currently seeking dedicated Healthcare Assistants (HCAs) to join well-established private healthcare providers across Ireland, including nursing homes, residential care, and disability services. These roles offer a stable, long-term career path for candidates committed to providing high-quality, compassionate care.

Strict Requirements & Experience

To be considered for these roles, you must strictly meet the following criteria:

• Minimum Experience:
  
  
  
  • General Care: 6 to 18 months of formal or informal experience in elderly care, respite, or palliative care.
  
  
  • Specialized Care: For disability and autism services, a minimum of 3+ months of specific condition-related experience is required.
  
  
  
  


• Nationality & Eligibility:
  
  
  
  • EU/UK Passport Holders Only: Most current vacancies are strictly for those with a valid EU or UK passport.
  
  
  
  


• Qualifications:
  
  
  
  • A healthcare qualification equivalent to Irish QQI Level 5 (European EQF 4) in Healthcare Support is required.
  
  
  
  


• Driving License: A Full Manual Driving License is advantage, not mandatory for some of the placements

Salary & Benefits

• Salary Range: €14.15 – €16.50 per hour (depending on experience and role).


• Premium Rates: Additional pay for Sundays, Night shifts, and Public Holidays.


• Relocation Package: Reimbursement for flights (typically up to €300–€500) and accommodation support/deposits.


• Support: Full end-to-end relocation assistance, including airport transfers and accommodation sourcing.


• Relocation: This position is based in Ireland (locations include Dublin, Cork, Wicklow, and more). Candidates must be willing and able to relocate.