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Permanent Recruitment Ireland, Healthcare & Catering Specialists

3Q Recruitment is a specialist recruitment agency in Ireland, delivering permanent recruitment services across healthcare, social care, hospital catering, and the community and non-profit sectors across Dublin and nationwide.

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We focus on two key areas where quality, compliance, and reliability are essential:

Healthcare & Social Care Recruitment

We recruit permanent professionals across regulated environments, including:

  • Directors of Nursing (DON)
  • Assistant Directors of Nursing (ADON),
  • Clinical Nurse Managers (CNM3, CNM2, CNM1),
  • Cardiac Nurses
  • Diabetic Nurses
  • IVF Nurses
  • Theatre Nurses
  • Staff Nurses (General, Medical, Surgical)
  • Psychiatric Nurses
  • Intellectual Disability Nurses.
  • Healthcare Assistants / Healthcare Attendants
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Catering Recruitment for Healthcare Settings
We are a specialist provider of catering recruitment within healthcare environments, including:
  • Catering Managers
  • Catering Officers
  • Catering Supervisors
  • Chefs & Catering Assistants
  • Kitchen Porters & Support Staff
  • General Porters

A Recruitment Partner That Understands Your Sector

Since 1999, 3Q Recruitment has supported hospitals, healthcare providers, and community organisations across Ireland.

We understand the operational realities of regulated environments and the importance of placing the right people into the right roles.

Every candidate is:

  • Fully screened and qualified
  • Referenced and vetted
  • Assessed for both competence and cultural fit
Client Testimonials
Permanent Recruitment Without the Risk, Guaranteed Replacement or Refund

You only pay when we successfully place the right candidate.
If the hire does not work out, we offer a replacement or refund.
This approach is backed by a strong track record of successful placements built over 25 years.

 

How Our Permanent Recruitment Works

  1. Define the Role
    We work with you to understand your service, team, and hiring needs
  2. Search & Selection
    We source, headhunt, screen, and shortlist qualified candidates from our extensive network
  3. Placement & Support
    We manage the process through to offer and onboarding, with weekly and monthly check-ins over the first three months to ensure a successful placement.
3Q Recruitment consultant giving a thumbs up, representing a positive people-first permanent recruitment approach

Why Organisations Choose 3Q Recruitment

  • Specialist focus on healthcare, social care, and hospital catering
  • Proven experience supporting organisations across Ireland
  • Access to a strong network of qualified professionals
  • Thorough vetting and compliance-led processes
  • A people-first approach focused on long-term outcomes

 

Need Permanent Recruitment Support?

If you are hiring healthcare professionals, social care staff, or catering leaders, we can support you with a reliable and professional recruitment service.

📞 Call: 01 878 3335
📧 Email: info@3qrecruitment.ie

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If you are looking to fill a temporary role for the moment and aren’t looking at a permanent hire, check out our Temporary Recruitment page.

Temporary Recruitment page

Testimonials

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“I was working as a Project Manager and although the project was coming to an end I hadn’t thought about further work. I then got a call from 3Q Recruitment and very quickly felt comfortable that the Consultant understood the type of job I was interested in doing but also that I had the rights skills. The Consultant in 3Q made me feel I was important by having detailed conversations about the role and always called ahead of an interview. 3Q were very supportive through the whole process and in my opinion tick all the boxes as far as recruitment agencies go. I would have no reservations in recommending them.”

Heather
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“When I first considered changing jobs I contacted a few recruitment agencies and found 3Q recruitment to be extremely professional and genuinely interested in helping me through the process.
I left the public sector for the private sector which is a huge step to make but felt that it was certainly the right move all made so much easier with the assistance of Cora and her team. I would have no hesitation in recommending 3Q recruitment.”

ElizabethClinical Nurse Manager
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“I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for all your help, support and guidance throughout the process of aquiring my new position. Words really cant explain how much I appreciate all you have done to help me secure my dream job. 3Q Recruitment were an absolute pleasure to deal with throughout the whole process.
Thanks from the bottom of my heart. ”

EmmaClient Care Co-Ordinator

We like to call our approach our Quality Service Experience.

Our commitment is to be your ‘Quality Partner of Choice’ in recruitment, through dedicated account management & innovative recruiting procedures based upon a clear understanding of your needs. We are your hands-on Irish recruitment agency. Contact us today if you’re expanding your team or hiring for a new role.

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Quality Service

Our trusted recruitment service is delivered through being open and accessible with our clients. Our experienced and dedicated Recruiters, Resourcers & Marketers are the cornerstone of our service delivery.

Qualified Staff

At 3Q Recruitment, our commitment to excellence shines through as we meticulously source, screen, and process all candidates before presenting them to our clients. With a team boasting firsthand experience in HR, recruitment, and professional industries, we possess a deep understanding of the candidates our clients are seeking. Our approach is rooted in confidence, professionalism, and transparency, highlighting our expertise in the recruitment field while prioritizing quality, partnership, trustworthiness, and adaptability to client needs.

Quantity Required

Our recruitment team of Recruiters, Resourcers & Marketers drive search and recruitment campaigns that yields results. We promote client engagement through client surveys and one to one meetings which emphasise our commitment to sourcing, screening and placing the best quality of candidates.

Below, you'll find a list FAQS we most often receive that might assist you.

How does 3Q Recruitment support Permanent Recruitment in Ireland?

As a trusted recruitment agency in Ireland, 3Q Recruitment supports employers by identifying, engaging and qualifying the right professionals for each role. We focus on targeted search and thorough screening to deliver fewer, better-matched candidates.

Do you only support employers, or can candidates apply for permanent roles too?

We support both. We work with organisations to hire permanent staff, while also helping candidates and jobseekers secure permanent career opportunities that align with their skills, experience and long-term goals.

What types of roles do you recruit for on a permanent basis?

We support Permanent Recruitment across healthcare, catering and community services, placing professionals into roles such as social care workers, nurses, radiographers, catering managers, chefs and kitchen teams, as well as other essential clinical, support and operational positions.

What makes 3Q Recruitment different from other recruitment agencies?

We don’t rely on high volumes of CVs. Instead, we focus on:

  • Understanding the role properly
  • Targeted search and outreach
  • Thorough qualification
  • Delivering fewer, higher-quality candidates

This results in stronger shortlists and better long-term hiring outcomes.

How can candidates apply for permanent roles?

Candidates can:

👉 View Permanent Jobs
👉 Apply directly online

Our team also supports candidates throughout the process to ensure the right fit.

As an Employer do we incur a fee if the role is not filled?

No. With 3Q Recruitment, there is no fee unless we successfully place the role, giving employers confidence in the process and outcome.

Are 3Q Recruitment only a temporary staffing agency?

No. While 3Q Recruitment is well known for Temporary Staffing, we also specialise in Permanent Recruitment across Ireland.

We support organisations to hire permanent staff for long-term roles, while also helping candidates secure permanent career opportunities across healthcare, catering and community services.

Our Permanent Recruitment services focus on delivering high-quality, well-matched candidates who support team stability, retention and long-term success.