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Temporary HCA and Social Care Workforce Solutions.

Essential Care, Delivered with Compassion.

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The Right People, Every Shift.

Obsidian Healthcare Recruitment provides temporary healthcare staffing for healthcare assistants (HCAs) and social care services, supplying experienced agency professionals to healthcare providers requiring short-notice cover and urgent staffing support. 

  • Urgent Response.

    Always There When You Need Them.

    From hospital wards to residential homes, our HCAs and Social Care Workers step in immediately, ensuring seamless, compassionate support whenever it’s needed.

  • Immediate and Flexible Placement.

    Available Instantly. Flexible Solutions.

    Staff ready for immediate placement across healthcare and social care sectors. Whether it’s a single shift, short-notice cover, or long-term assignments, our service adapts to your needs.

  • Specialist Coverage.

    Expert Support for Critical Roles.

    High-dependency care, mental health, disability, and palliative services — we place professionals where reliability and expertise matter most.

  • Professionalism and Quality.

    Professionally Trained. Top-Quality Care.

    Every staff member is fully vetted, ID-verified, and trained to deliver compassionate, skilled care — giving you confidence on every shift.

  • Trusted Everywhere.

    Dependable Care Across All Settings.

    Hospitals, nursing homes, disability services, and community care — our HCAs and Social Care Workers provide consistent, safe, and reliable support nationwide.

  • Peace of Mind.

    Confidence in Every Shift.

    Imagine the peace of mind that comes from knowing your care facility is always fully staffed by professionals you can trust, elevating the quality of care your patients and clients receive.

Who We Place.

Care, Perfectly Matched.

    • General HCA — provides daily support on hospital wards, clinics, and nursing homes.

    • Specialist HCA — experienced in ICU, ED, theatres, oncology, or palliative units.

    • Mental Health HCA — frontline support in psychiatric hospitals, acute wards, and forensic settings.

    • Intellectual Disability HCA — delivers personal and practical care in residential and day service settings.

    • Senior HCA/Shift Lead — experienced assistants who oversee daily care tasks and guide junior support staff.

    • Residential Social Care Worker — supports adults in care homes and supported living environments.

    • Intellectual Disability Social Care Worker — provides direct care for children and adults with intellectual disabilities in HSE and voluntary sector services.

    • Mental Health Social Care Worker — works within psychiatric and forensic units, supporting therapeutic care and recovery programmes.

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Clinical Settings We Cover.

Care, Everywhere It’s Needed.

Trusted support across Ireland’s full spectrum of care environments — from acute hospitals to community and home-based services.

  • HSE and Private Acute Hospitals.

    Acute medical, surgical, and rehabilitation wards.

  • Palliative and Hospice Care.

    Inpatient and community-based end-of-life services.

  • Nursing Homes and Long-Term Care.

    Support for older persons and high-dependency residents.

  • Intellectual Disability Services.

    Residential units, day services, and supported living.

  • Mental Health and Forensic Services.

    Acute psychiatric hospitals, CAMHS/AMHS units, and secure forensic facilities.

  • Reablement and Step-Down Services.

    Transitional care supporting recovery after illness, surgery, or hospital discharge.

  • Specialist Rehabilitation Services.

    Dedicated rehab units providing physiotherapy- and OT-led recovery.

  • Primary Care and GP Practices.

    Support roles in GP surgeries and integrated care centres.

  • Physical and Sensory Disability Services

    Specialist units supporting people with physical disabilities, vision or hearing loss.

  • Children’s Disability Network Teams (CDNTs).

    Community-based disability and development services for children.

  • Addiction and Recovery Services.

    HSE and voluntary sector clinics supporting substance misuse recovery.

  • Respite and Short-Break Services.

    Residential and day care programmes providing support for families and carers.

  • Community and Home-Based Care.

    In-home assistance, promoting independence and daily living.

Specialist Care, Delivered with Expertise.

Where Expertise Meets Compassion.

Comprehensive support across every specialist discipline — delivered by trained professionals who combine clinical expertise with compassion.

  • Cognitive and Memory Care.

    Dementia and Alzheimer’s support, maintaining independence and dignity.

  • Complex Care Needs.

    Including tracheostomy care, PEG feeding, and other high-dependency requirements.

  • Intellectual Disability Support.

    Personalised care promoting autonomy and quality of life.

  • Physical and Sensory Disability Support.

    Tailored assistance for those with mobility, vision, or hearing impairments.

  • Autism Spectrum Support.

    Structured, sensory-aware care for comfort and engagement.

  • Paediatric Disability Services.

    Support within CDNTs and community teams, tailored to children’s development.

  • Palliative and End-of-Life Care

    Sensitive, professional support for individuals and families.

  • Reablement and Recovery.

    Focused on restoring function and independence post-discharge.

  • Mental Health Support.

    Therapeutic care under RPN supervision in psychiatric and forensic settings.

  • Paediatric and Adolescent Services.

    Child-centred support delivered with patience and sensitivity.

  • Addiction and Dual Diagnosis Support.

    Skilled care for individuals with substance misuse and co-existing conditions.

  • Respite Care.

    Short-term support providing relief for families and primary carers.

Assignment Types.

Flexible Solutions for Every Staffing Need.

  • Rapid Response Cover.

    Same-day and next-day shifts filled with ease.

  • Block Bookings.

    Consistent lines of work that ensure continuity of care.

  • Critical Cover.

    Specialist support for escalated or high-acuity areas.

  • Planned Absence and Seasonal Surge.

    Reliable staffing for maternity, sickness, transitions, and peak demand.

How We Match.

Not Just Any HCA or Social Care Worker, the Right Ones.

Behind every placement is a clinical-matching process that aligns the right person to the right role—based on care needs, setting demands, and your preferences.

  • 01. Request.

    Tell us what you need—any setting, any care.

  • 02. Perfect Fit.

    We match skills, experience, and personality to your role.

  • 03. Verified.

    Every professional fully compliant and ready to deliver.

  • 04. Deploy.

    Trusted staff arrive precisely when you need them.

  • 05. Optimise.

    Continuous feedback ensures consistent, high-quality care.

Metrics That Matter.

Trusted Numbers, Real Impact.

Obsidian HCA and Social Care Solutions at a Glance.

96%

Shifts filled in 30 minutes.

100%

Compliant before deployment.

10+

Care settings covered.

24/7

On-call support available.

800+

HCAs and Support workers.

8 in 10

Clients rebook the same staff.

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FAQS

  • We respond within minutes, delivering fully vetted staff to your service—whether same-day, next-day, or scheduled cover.

  • Yes. Every team member undergoes Garda vetting, reference checks, ID verification, and full HSE-compliant onboarding before deployment.

  • Absolutely. We prioritise continuity by matching you with HCAs and Social Care Workers who fit your service’s needs, ensuring consistent, reliable care.

  • Our HCAs and Social Care Workers are experienced in hospitals, nursing homes, disability services, community care, homecare and mental health settings, delivering compassionate support wherever needed.

  • We provide 24/7 support, ensuring HCAs and Social Care Workers have access to guidance whenever required, maintaining the highest standard of care.

  • If an absence occurs, we promptly arrange a replacement, ensuring your service remains fully staffed and uninterrupted.

  • You can book staff instantly through our secure portal or contact us 24/7 for urgent requests at 01 902 6767.

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Need Urgent Support.

Fast. Direct. Always Available.

A dedicated account manager. 24/7 booking support. Deep healthcare expertise. Transparent, ethical staffing. Rapid response. No compromises.

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Flexible, Tailored Solutions. Covering every shift and every requirement, with care and precision to support both healthcare providers and professionals.

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Same-Day and Short-Notice.
Reliable cover when you need it most.

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HSE-Compliant Professionals.
Fully vetted, trained, and ready to work.

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24/7 Nationwide Support.
Always on call, across Ireland.

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