Seventy home care jobs for Carlow and Kilkenny as Dovida announces expansion plans

The team at Home Instead Kilkenny has officially rebranded as Dovida, celebrating the new name with a lively launch event last week.

The day brought together staff, clients, and families to mark the exciting change — with the same trusted team, now under a fresh new name. A special highlight was the presentation of Caregiver of the Year for Kilkenny and Carlow to Carmel Dollard, recognising her outstanding care and dedication.

The launch comes as Dovida announced plans to hire 70 caregivers across Carlow and Kilkenny. The organisation now intends to increase capacity in the sector and expand its offerings in the region. The roles will be a combination of full and part-time positions, offering competitive rates of pay, flexible schedules, and comprehensive, sector-leading training through the Home Care Professionals Academy.

Speaking at the launch of Dovida’s local office in Kilkenny, Sarah Murphy, General Manager of Dovida Kilkenny, said: “We are delighted to be joined by our Caregiver of the Year, Carmel Dollard, to celebrate this wonderful occasion. We are excited about welcoming more caregivers like Carmel to our team. They will help us meet the growing need for home care services in Carlow and Kilkenny and make it possible for more people to receive the support they need to live comfortably and independently at home.

“Caregivers joining our team can expect comprehensive training, a dedicated local team and supportive environment as well as opportunities to grow professionally and develop a rewarding career in home care.”

Expanding services
Dovida currently provides person-centred home care services to 8,000 people across Ireland. Historically, the majority of the organisation’s client base consisted of people in the over-65 age group. Dovida now cares for clients of all ages, with 10 per cent under 65, while children under 18 make up one per cent of people cared for.

Dovida’s services have adapted to the varied needs of its clients, and the company now provides services to support people living with an acquired brain injury, Parkinson’s Disease, Multiple Sclerosis, and Motor Neurone Disease, as well as helping children and young adults with additional needs.
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“We believe in quality home care that empowers people to live with dignity, independence, and comfort in familiar surroundings,” Sarah Murphy continued. “That means keeping them in their own home, connected to their family, friends and communities for as long as possible. Social interaction and companionship are crucial for maintaining good mental health and supporting those experiencing cognitive decline, particularly older people.

"As an organisation with deep roots in the community, we understand the value of connection and it's fantastic to be in a position to grow our team so we can support more and more people throughout the region,” Sarah concluded.

Rewarding career
Dovida caregivers provide essential support to ageing adults and people living with disabilities in their own homes. The organisation’s person-centred approach means caregivers build meaningful connections with clients and empower them to live more independent lives.

Dovida welcomes applications from people from all walks of life and is committed to supporting them every step of the way. 
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