Staff wellbeing in the policy
We account for distressing incidents, secondary trauma, absence, phased returns, and the support a supervisor must offer after a difficult shift.
Healthcare HR Ireland
HR for the organisations that look after us all
Your staff care for the most vulnerable. Give them HR support that cares for them. Brennan Work Solutions helps GP practices, nursing homes, residential care providers, social care agencies, and non-profits make sound people decisions under pressure.
Practical HR keeps safe service delivery at the centre.
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Regulation-aware support
Care teams need clear decisions.
We connect people policies with HIQA, HSE, and Tusla-related requirements, so managers can act fairly while protecting residents, patients, service users, and staff.
Built for high-pressure care settings
Port Laoise support for organisations across Ireland
Sensitive work needs sensitive process
Trauma-informed HR policies
Policies should help a manager respond well after a distressing incident. We write guidance that recognises vicarious trauma, protects dignity, and still gives everyone a fair process.
Clearer for managers.
Safer for people who need care.
Safer for people who need care.
Fair disciplinary decisions
Disciplinary and grievance procedures use plain steps, proper records, and reasonable adjustments for sensitive environments and vulnerable teams.
Support after an incident
Managers get practical guidance on conversations, referrals, documentation, and follow-up when work has affected someone deeply.
Safe staffing is a people issue
Rota and supervision structures
Good rotas protect skill mix, rest periods, continuity, and service-level commitments. We map the real work before recommending a change.
The detail matters.
Example weekly care rota
Skill mix and supervision visible at a glance
DayEarlyLateOversight
Monday2 HCAs1 nurseReview
Tuesday1 nurse2 HCAs1:1
Wednesday3 HCAs1 nurseTeam
Thursday1 nurse2 HCAsReview
Friday2 HCAs1 nurse1:1
Ready when an inspector asks
Vetting, training and compliance
Personnel files should tell a clear story. We help you build workflows that keep Garda vetting, references, training, and review dates visible.
Small gaps become stressful later.
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Check before appointment
Set out Garda vetting, references, identity checks, qualifications, and role-specific safeguarding checks before a person starts.
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Track required training
Keep manual handling, safeguarding, infection control, and other mandatory learning tied to each role and renewal date.
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Keep files inspection-ready
Use consistent personnel records, expiry reminders, supervision notes, and an audit trail that supports HIQA inspections.
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Review the system
We check what is working, identify exposure, and give managers a short list of actions they can own.
Keep experience in the team
Retention strategies that work in care settings
Agency spend and repeated recruitment often point to a fixable people problem. We look at the reasons staff leave, then build practical steps around supervision, progression, recognition, and workload.
Listen early
Use structured stay interviews during a new starter's first month to spot workload, rota, and supervision issues before they harden.
Show progression
Map realistic next steps for HCAs, nurses, support workers, and supervisors so capable people can see a future in the service.
Make recognition routine
Create simple recognition and wellbeing practices that fit busy care teams instead of adding another heavy programme to the rota.
Support your staff, strengthen your service
Let's create a healthier workplace for your team. Brennan Work Solutions can review your policies, rota structure, vetting workflow, or retention concerns.
Call +353 89 600 6699 or enquire online.