Health Care Assistant (Band 1) - Mental Health Services, Cork, HSE South West - Supplementary Panel

Role overview

This position is for a Health Care Assistant (Band 1) supporting Mental Health Services in Cork with HSE South West on a supplementary panel basis. The role is based on site in County Cork, Ireland.

Purpose of the post

The primary function of the role is to help deliver patient care while working under the supervision and guidance of nursing staff or other qualified healthcare professionals.

About healthcare assistants

Healthcare assistants contribute direct personal care, practical support, and day-to-day assistance for patients and residents across a range of settings. These can include hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, aged care facilities, community-based services, and domestic environments. They usually operate under delegation and direction from health professionals and help multidisciplinary teams provide safe, high-quality care.

Application guidance

Applicants should download, save, and carefully review the Job Specification, Applicant Information Document, and Application Form, all of which are provided at the end of the advertisement. It is strongly advised to read the job specification for this post before completing the application form.

Technical support

If you experience issues uploading the application form, the contact provided for technical assistance is Eleanor.Crowley@hse.ie.