If you are searching for Hollilander, here is the short answer. Hollilander is a Tier 2 supplier to the Health Service Executive (HSE) for Healthcare Assistants (HCAs) across Ireland.
We are a specialist healthcare recruitment agency based in Bray, Co. Wicklow. We supply agency and locum staff to HSE services and to the private healthcare sector.
This post explains who we are, what Tier 2 status means, and how HCAs can start agency work with us.
Who Is Hollilander?
Hollilander is a recruitment and staffing company working in healthcare and education. We have provided agency staffing services since 2019, and we have 15 years of experience recruiting nurses and HCAs from overseas for Irish employers.
Our vision is simple. We want to be the most trusted healthcare recruitment partner in Ireland, with ethical, transparent and sustainable placements. Our About Us page tells the full story.
What Does “Tier 2 Supplier to the HSE” Mean?
The HSE buys agency staff through a national framework of approved suppliers. These suppliers are organised in tiers.
In simple terms:
- Tier 1 suppliers are the principal suppliers on the framework.
- Tier 2 suppliers, like Hollilander, are approved second-tier suppliers. They provide extra capacity when HSE sites need more cover.
Being on the framework means HSE services can book Hollilander HCAs through an approved route, under HSE requirements for agency staff. That includes vetting and compliance checks.
For HCAs, it means access to shifts in HSE hospitals and care settings. For HSE managers, it means a trusted, approved partner who can help fill rosters.
Hollilander’s HCA Agency Services for the HSE
Healthcare assistants work alongside nurses and clinical teams, helping with daily patient care. We supply HCAs on a temporary basis.
Our Agency Zone is where agency workers find shift information, timesheets and availability forms.
We also place HCAs with nursing homes and private hospitals, so you can choose the setting that suits you.
Why HCAs Choose Hollilander for HSE Agency Work
- A dedicated team. You get hands-on support from people who know the sector.
- Flexible shifts. Choose full-time or part-time locum work to fit your life.
- A trusted HSE supplier. We are an approved Tier 2 supplier, not a middleman.
- Support for overseas candidates. With 15 years of overseas recruitment experience, we know what internationally trained HCAs need to get started in Ireland.
- Ethical practice. We do the right thing, even when it costs us.
Requirements to Work as an Agency HCA
Requirements depend on where you trained.
Local candidates
- QQI Level 5 in Healthcare Support (or an equivalent qualification)
- Relevant work experience
- The compliance documents and mandatory training required for HSE placements
You can read more on our Health Care Assistant (HCA) page. For background on qualifications, see QQI.
How to Join Hollilander as an HCA
- Visit our Job Search page and submit your CV.
- Speak with our recruitment team about your experience and availability.
- Complete your compliance checks and documents.
- Start accepting agency shifts across HSE and private healthcare settings.
Contact Hollilander Recruitment
Hollilander Recruitment
Unit 53, Southern Cross Business Park, Bray, Co. Wicklow, A98 T028
Phone: +353 1 204 0921
Email: emarketing@hollilander.com
Agency workers: agencyworkers@hollilander.com
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hollilander a Tier 2 supplier to the HSE?
Yes. Hollilander is a Tier 2 supplier to the HSE for Healthcare Assistants (HCAs) in the healthcare sector across Ireland.
What does Tier 2 supplier mean?
It means Hollilander is an approved second-tier supplier on the HSE’s agency framework. We provide additional agency staff when HSE services need extra cover.
Where is Hollilander based?
Our office is in Bray, Co. Wicklow. We supply healthcare staff to employers nationwide.
What qualification do I need to work as an agency HCA?
Most local HCAs need a QQI Level 5 in Healthcare Support or an equivalent qualification. Overseas candidates also need a relevant qualification and an acceptable English score.
How do I register with Hollilander?
Submit your CV through our Job Search page or call +353 1 204 0921.