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    We Researched the Local Care Jobs Market.

    If you're choosing where to work, you deserve the full picture.

    We reviewed local job listings across Kilkenny, Carlow, Waterford, Tipperary and East Cork and compared pay structures, benefits, travel policies, and contract stability — so you can make an informed decision.

    Our Research

    What We Found

    Competitive comparison table showing Bluebird Care Kilkenny benefits versus other local care providers

    After reviewing publicly listed care roles across the areas we provide care, here's what stood out:

    • Most providers do not pay for travel time
    • Mileage is often unpaid
    • Enhanced pay rates are not standard
    • Guaranteed hours contracts are limited
    • Loyalty and compliance bonuses are rare
    Our Structure

    How Bluebird Care Is Structured

    Fairness isn't a perk — it's how we're built.

    Enhanced pay rates

    €14.77–€15.83 base hourly rate

    Paid travel time

    Between all client visits

    Mileage allowance

    €0.35 per mile

    Loyalty & compliance bonus

    Rewarding your commitment

    Probation bonus

    Start strong with us

    Guaranteed hours contracts

    Income you can plan around

    Employee Assistance Programme

    Support when you need it

    It Matters

    Because Stability in Care Work Matters.

    You deserve to know exactly what you'll earn before you start. You deserve to be paid for every minute you work — including the time spent driving between clients.

    You deserve a rota you can plan your life around, not one that changes without notice. And you deserve to feel genuinely respected for the work you do every single day.

    If predictable income, structured hours, and professional support matter to you — that's exactly how we've built things here.

    Travel Is Part of Community Care. So We Pay You Properly For It.

    In rural areas, travel between clients is part of the role.

    That's the reality of community-based care in Kilkenny.

    What matters is how that time is treated.

    At Bluebird Care Kilkenny

    Paid Travel Time

    Travel time between client calls is paid

    Mileage Paid

    €0.35 per mile for every journey

    You shouldn't be covering the cost of delivering care.

    If you're working, you're paid. Simple.

    Get Started

    Looking for a Structured, Fair Care Role?

    No pressure. Fill in your details and we'll be in touch for a friendly conversation.