Ireland Caregiver & Nursing Assistant Recruitment Agencies for Foreign Applicants — 2026 Guide

Ireland remains one of the best European destinations for foreign healthcare support workers because it is English-speaking, has an ageing population, has continuing demand in nursing homes, home care, disability support and hospital support services, and offers a clear work-permit pathway through the General Employment Permit. Healthcare Assistants and Home Carers have a special lower salary threshold of €32,691 per year for a 39-hour week, equivalent to €16.12 per hour. For a 40-hour week, the minimum rises to €33,529.60.

Another major advantage is that Ireland accepts Healthcare Assistant/Home Carer roles under the employment permit system, provided the applicant has the required qualification, skills or experience and the employer meets permit conditions. A foreign applicant may qualify with QQI Level 5 Healthcare Support or a comparable health/social care qualification, and in some cases may be allowed to complete the required qualification within two years of starting work.

Verified recruitment agencies and application portals

1. Servisource International Recruitment

Servisource is one of the strongest options for overseas healthcare applicants. It states that it places International Nurses and Healthcare Assistants in permanent positions across Ireland in the private sector and HSE settings.

Best for: Healthcare Assistants, Nurses, overseas healthcare workers
Visa support: Employer-sponsored work permit route.
Email: info@servisource.ie
Apply here:
https://servisource.ie/international-recruitment-2/
https://servisource.ie/international-healthcare-recruitment/

2. Hollilander Recruitment

Hollilander states that it specialises in recruiting Nurses and Healthcare Assistants from overseas and works with private nursing homes and hospitals across Ireland.

Best for: Healthcare Assistants, Nurses, overseas HCA applicants
Visa support: Recruitment/application process support; confirm sponsorship for each vacancy before applying.
Email: contact@hollilander.com
Phone: +353 1 204 0921
Apply here:
https://www.hollilander.ie/candidate-application-form/
https://www.hollilander.ie/nurse/health-care-assistant-hca/
https://www.hollilander.ie/contact-us/

3. RecruitNet International

RecruitNet recruits for nursing homes, hospitals and healthcare providers in Ireland. Its website lists services including work permit processing, visa processing and relocation assistance.

Best for: Healthcare Assistants, Nurses, nursing home roles, hospital roles
Important warning: Its current HCA listing says sponsorship is not available for that particular role, so foreign applicants should contact RecruitNet first and ask specifically for permit-supported HCA or Nursing Assistant vacancies.
Email/phone: info@recruitnet.ie / +353 16 01 0625
Apply here:
https://www.recruitnet.ie/

4. Recruitroo

Recruitroo is not a traditional care agency, but it is useful because it focuses on visa-sponsored recruitment. It says it sources internationally trained nurses, care assistants and clinical staff for Irish and UK care groups and handles visa and immigration paperwork.

Best for: Visa-sponsored healthcare jobs, care assistants, international applicants
Visa support: Work permit and visa processing support through employer hiring workflow
Apply here:
https://www.recruitroo.com/industries/healthcare
https://www.recruitroo.com/jobs

5. Kate Cowhig International Healthcare Recruitment

Kate Cowhig International Healthcare Recruitment, also called KCR, is a long-established healthcare recruitment agency in Ireland. Its opportunities page lists Healthcare Assistants among roles across hospital, residential, long-term care, community and disability settings.

Best for: Nurses, midwives, HCAs, allied health workers
Important warning: Some HCA vacancies may be for EU/UK-trained candidates, so non-EU applicants should confirm visa sponsorship before applying.
Email: info@kcrjobs.com
Apply here:
https://www.kcr.ie/
https://www.kcr.ie/jobseekers/opportunities-in-ireland/
https://www.kcr.ie/jobs/

6. TTM Healthcare Solutions

TTM Healthcare is a major healthcare recruitment agency in Ireland and the UK. It recruits Healthcare Assistants, nurses, support workers and other healthcare professionals.

Best for: Applicants already in Ireland, EU/UK applicants, Stamp 1G/Stamp 4 holders, agency HCA shifts
Important warning: TTM is useful, but many HCA agency roles may require existing right to work in Ireland. Confirm sponsorship before applying.
Apply here:
https://www.ttmhealthcare.ie/
https://jobs.ttmhealthcare.ie/