Bluebird Care

Type
Business expansion
Country
Ireland
Region
Ireland;
Location of affected unit(s)
Dublin, Cork, Galway, Limerick, other locations
Sector
Health / Social work
88 - Social work activities without accommodation
88.1 - Social work activities without accommodation for older persons or persons with disabilities
88.10 - Social work activities without accommodation for older persons or persons with disabilities
1,500 jobs
Number of planned job creations
Job creation
Announcement Date
23 March 2026
Employment effect (start)
23 April 2026
Foreseen end date
31 December 2026

Description

Bluebird Care, an Irish private sector home-care provider, announced the creation of 1,500 new positions for healthcare assistants and nurses, supervisors and operational support staff in Dublin, Cork, Galway, Limerick and other locations across the country in 2026.

The expansion aims to meet rising demand for elderly home care across Ireland. Roles are available for immediate start and the company expects to fill all roles by the end of 2026. Bluebird Care said new employees will receive training, support, and career development opportunities.

Citation

Eurofound (2026), Bluebird Care, Business expansion in Ireland, factsheet number 300379, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://apps.eurofound.europa.eu/restructuring-events/detail/300379.