Jobs boost as home care provider Dovida expands its Cork team  

Ireland’s leading home care provider Dovida is expanding its team in Cork to meet rising demand for home support services and is inviting people to explore a rewarding career in caregiving.

Dovida currently employs more than 4,000 professional caregivers, who support thousands of people all across Ireland, including older adults and younger individuals living with a disability.

Deirdre Murray, general manager of Dovida Cork South, said: “Many of our caregivers joined from careers in retail, hospitality, or customer service. They wanted work that fits their lifestyle and gives back to the community — and caregiving offers exactly that.

“A lot of people also come to us having had previous experience caring for a family member and have realised this is something they have a passion for.”

Dovida offers caregivers the opportunity to choose their hours around what best suits their lifestyle. Part-time, full-time, and fixed-hour contracts with a minimum of 25 hours per week are available.

People in receipt of social welfare can apply to work a set number of hours, depending on the type of support they receive.

The company can also offer positions to individuals on general work permits.

Catriona O’Mathuna, general manager of Dovida Cork North, said: “People who need support from Dovida want to maintain autonomy over their life, to experience belonging, pursue happiness, and find purpose.

“Our caregivers are key to ensuring that as many people as possible can do just that — and often find their lives enriched by the experience as well.”

Dovida says it welcomes applications from experienced healthcare professionals as well as those new to care.