HOME-CARE company Bluebird Care is to create new jobs in Limerick as part of a nationwide drive to fill 1,500 roles in 2026 with the Irish over-65 population set to pass one million by 2030.
Bluebird Care Ireland announced plans to recruit 1,500 staff nationwide this year, with vacancies open for immediate start across Limerick, Dublin, Cork, Galway, and other regional locations.
The recruitment drive will fill roles for care experts, nurses, care assistants, supervisors, and operational support staff, as demand continues to grow for high-quality, nurse-led home care services across the country.
Supporting the announcement, Bluebird Care is launching a major national awareness campaign under the theme ‘Where You Belong’, with more than 120 outdoor advertising sites across Ireland, including billboards, digital screens, and bus shelters.
New CSO projections based on Census 2022 show the number of people aged 65 and over is expected to exceed one million by 2030 and rise to 1.6 million by 2051.
An ESRI report published in 2025 projects that home support hours required will increase from 28.7 million annually in 2022 to between 44.9 million and 54.9 million annually by 2040, growth of 57 to 91 per cent.
Every €1million invested in home care generates an estimated €1.9million in economic benefits to the Irish economy, according to a 2025 BDO study. The preference to remain at home is reflected in recent Irish research. Sage Advocacy reports that more than 70 per cent of older adults would find it emotionally difficult to leave their homes, while only six per cent believe adequate independent living options currently exist.
Further information on available roles can be found at bluebirdcarecareers.ie.