Kildare to get up to 30 new home care jobs in 2026
Dovida is expanding its team in Kildare to meet rising demand for home support services
KILDARE is to benefit by up to 30 new jobs in 2026, with the announcement that Dovida – one of the biggest home care providers in the state – is to create up to 500 new jobs nationally this calendar year.
The firm is inviting people from diverse backgrounds to explore a rewarding new career in caregiving this year and expects to employ “up to 30 new caregiver jobs around Kildare throughout the year”.
Building on significant growth in 2025, the company is expanding its team in Kildare to meet rising demand for home support services.
Dovida currently employs more than 4,000 professional caregivers in 25 locations nationally who support thousands of people all across Ireland, including older adults and younger individuals living with a disability.
As the need for home care continues to rise, the company says it is committed to recruiting, training and supporting caregivers who want to make a meaningful difference. With flexible schedules, paid training and clear progression pathways, Dovida offers opportunities for those seeking a career change that makes a difference.
“Many of our caregivers joined from careers in retail, hospitality or customer service,” said Amy Quille, general manager, Dovida Kildare.
“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,” she added.
“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,” Amy concluded.
Dovida offers caregivers the opportunity to choose their hours around what best suits their lifestyle, whether part-time, full time or fixed-hour contracts with a minimum of 25 hours a 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, and the company can also offer positions to individuals on general work permits.
“The need for care and support in the home is growing as our society ages, and personalised home support services for people of all ages and abilities are preferred to residential care,” said Dovida Ireland CEO Shane Jennings.
“We are proud to be able to offer local jobs that empower people to live in their homes, connected to their families, friends and communities and are committed to supporting people who want to transition to a career in care this year,” he added.
