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Healthcare Assistant (HCA) – Care Support Services | Cork

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    3Q Recruitment
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    Ref: #JOB-2447912
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    Co. Cork,
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    No of positions: 1
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    Paid Position
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    20 hours per week
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    16.76 - 19.47 Euro Hourly
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    Published On: 12 May 2026
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    Closing On: 09 Jun 2026

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Healthcare Assistant Jobs Cork | HCA Jobs | Flexible Community Support Role

 Location: Cork
 Salary: €16.76 – €19.47 per hour DOE
 Hours: 20 Hours per week
 Contract: Temporary

Flexible Healthcare Support Work in a Community-Based Setting

3Q Recruitment is hiring Healthcare Assistants (HCAs) to support adults with physical, sensory and neurological disabilities across supported accommodation services in West Cork.

This Healthcare Assistant role offers flexible work within a supportive and community-focused environment where person-centred care, independence and wellbeing are genuinely valued.

Whether you are looking for flexible hours, additional healthcare experience or an opportunity to work within disability services, this role offers meaningful support work within a people-focused service.

This role offers:

Flexible part-time hours
Premium payments on unsocial hours
Ongoing training and development
Strong team support
Opportunity to build experience within disability and community services

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this opportunity offers flexible work within a supportive healthcare and social care environment.

What You’ll Do
Support daily living and personal care routines
Encourage independence and community participation
Build positive and respectful relationships
Support individuals in line with personal support plans
Promote dignity, inclusion and wellbeing
Drive service users to appointments and activities
Work within a supportive multidisciplinary team
What You’ll Need
QQI Level 5 Healthcare Support (or equivalent)
OR QQI Level 6 Social Care / Nursing qualification
Experience supporting people with disabilities
Full Manual Driving Licence and willingness to drive for work
Good communication and interpersonal skills
Good standard of verbal and written English
Eligibility to work in Ireland
Positive and person-centred approach to care

Candidates with experience but without qualifications may still be considered if willing to complete QQI Level 5 Healthcare Support within two years.

Subject to:

Garda Vetting is mandatory for relevant roles
International Police Clearance is required where a candidate has lived or worked outside Ireland for 6 months or more since the age of 16
What You’ll Get
Competitive hourly rates (€16.76 – €19.47 DOE)
Flexible working hours
Premium payments on unsocial hours
Ongoing training through Cheshire Academy
Company Pension Scheme
Sick Pay Benefit
Bike to Work Scheme
Employee Assistance Programme
Employee Referral Scheme
Free onsite parking
QQI Training Programme
Employee discounts and welcome packs

At 3Q Recruitment, We Put People First by supporting healthcare and social care professionals with quality opportunities, supportive recruitment and long-term career. 
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Career Level

  • Experienced [Non-Managerial]

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