Healthcare Assistant – Wexford (Wexford Town, Enniscorthy, New Ross, Gorey & Surrounding Areas)
Consistent Hours. Genuine Support. Local Work That Makes a Difference.
If you've been searching for a role where you're valued, supported, and able to give real care without compromising your wellbeing – this could be it.
We're currently recruiting Healthcare Assistants to join our growing team across Wexford Town, Enniscorthy, New Ross, Gorey, and all surrounding areas. This is community-based care, supporting people in the comfort of their own homes – with schedules built around your availability and real support just a phone call away.
What the Role Involves
You'll support people one-to-one with:
* Personal care (bathing, dressing, toileting)
* Preparing light meals and helping with day-to-day routines
* Providing company and reassurance
* Assisting with safe movement around the home
You're not rushing between clients. You'll provide meaningful care to the same people each week, at the same time – so they get consistency, and you get peace of mind.
Work-Life Balance That's Real
We offer flexible, part-time, and full-time hours, with most of our needs in:
* Morning shifts: 8am–12 noon
* Evening shifts: 4pm–8pm
* Every second weekend
You'll agree your schedule when you join – and we'll keep it consistent going forward.
Rates of Pay & Perks
We reward experience and qualifications with enhanced hourly pay:
* €13.50/hour – Experience + newly 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) + experience
You'll also receive:
* Paid mileage
* Ongoing training and development
* A local team that's genuinely there for you
* A role where you feel appreciated and respected
Need to Complete Your QQI?*
If you've looked after a family member or have hands-on care experience, but haven't completed QQI yet – we can help.
We provide heavily subsidised QQI training (Care Skills and Care of the Elderly), which must be completed before you start. We'll support you through the process.
Who Succeeds in This Role?*
The people who thrive with us are:
* Warm, compassionate and respectful
* Punctual, dependable and well-organised
* Calm and confident working independently, but appreciate knowing help is there when they need it
Essentials
* Live in or near Wexford Town, Enniscorthy, New Ross, Gorey, or surrounding areas
* Hold a full driving licence and have your own transport
* Have or be willing to complete QQI Care Skills and Care of the Elderly
Thinking "Will I get enough hours? Will I be left on my own?"
We get it – and we've built our service to solve exactly those worries.
We're known for our consistency, communication, and always having someone at the end of the phone. You're part of a team that backs you up – every step of the way.
Apply Now
We'll ring you back for a friendly, no-pressure chat about what you're looking for.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: €13.50-€15.00 per hour
Experience:
* HCA: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
* Certificate in Care Skills & Care of the Elderly (required)
* Dirvers Licence (required)
Work authorisation:
* Ireland (required)
Location:
* CO. Wexford (preferred)
Work Location: In person