Offaly Personal Assistant Services

05/02/2026

27/08/2025

✨ Looking for a fresh start and a chance to make a real difference? ✨

Offaly Personal Assistant Services is now recruiting Personal Assistants in the Portarlington area!
💙 No experience needed — we’ll help you retrain and gain your QQI qualifications free of charge!

✅ A developmental opportunity to build your skills
✅ Accredited training provided
✅ Be part of a rewarding role supporting people with disabilities in the community

This is a Community Employment Scheme position, open to:
👉 Anyone 21+ in receipt of a social welfare payment for 12+ months
👉 Anyone 50+ signing for Jobseeker’s Benefit credited contributions (JBCO) or a mix of JB & JBCO for 12+ months

📞 Interested or want to know more?
Contact CE Supervisor at Offaly Personal Assistant Services:
📱 085 8050539
📧 Brigid@ocil.ie

🌟 Start your journey in a role that changes lives — including your own! 🌟

19/03/2025

Would you like to retrain and care for people living with disabilities in the community? We can help you!

Offaly Personal Assistant Services are currently recruiting Personal Assistants in the Laois area. We will help you get your QQI qualifications free of charge.
This is a developmental opportunity, no experience necessary. Accredited training will be provided to support your career.
This is a community employment scheme opportunity and is generally available to those over 21 years of age and in receipt of a social welfare payment for 12 months. You are also eligible if you are over 50 years of age and signing for Jobseeker's Benefit credited social insurance contributions only (JBCO) or a combination of Jobseeker's benefit (JB) and JBCO for 12 months or more.

If you are interested or have any questions Please contact; CE Supervisor,
Offaly Personal Assistant Services on 085 8050539
or Brigid@ocil.ie

17/10/2024

We are currently recruiting a receptionist/administrator for our office in Tullamore

17/10/2024

We are currently recruiting a caretaker in Tullamore.

17/10/2024

We are currently recruiting Personal Assistants in the Tullamore area.

03/09/2024

We are currently seeking a caretaker for our premises in Tullamore. This is a development role. Candidates must be aged over 21 and in receipt of a qualifying Department of Social Protection payment for at least 12 months. For enquires please contact Brigid@ocil.ie or call 0858050539

01/08/2024

Would you like to retrain and care for people living with disabilities in the community. We can help you!
Offaly Personal Assistant Services are currently recruiting Personal Assistants in the Laois and Offaly area. We will help you get your QQI qualifications free of charge.
This role involves supporting people who live with physical disabilities in our communities , to live independent lives.
The duties include
-Assisting people with light housework
-Accompanying to appointments or engaging in hobbies with them.
This is a developmental opportunity, no experience necessary. Accredited training will be provided to support your career.

This is a community employment scheme opportunity and is generally available to those over 21 years of age and in receipt of a social welfare payment for 12 months. You are also eligible if you are over 50 years of age and signing for Jobseeker's Benefit credited social insurance contributions only (JBCO) or a combination of Jobseeker's benefit (JB) and JBCO for 12 months or more.
Some Benefits of participating in Community Employment Schemes are
* Availing of training & meaningful work experience for 19.5 hours per week.
* A paid weekly wage
* Payment of PRSI at Class A8/A9, which counts as a full Class A contribution.
* CE participants can apply for The National Childcare Scheme.
If you are interested or have any questions Please contact; CE Supervisor,
Offaly Personal Assistant Services on 085 8050539
or Brigid@ocil.ie

01/08/2024

Offaly Personal Assistant Services are currently recruiting a Part Time Reception/ Administrator in the Tullamore area.
This role involves
- Dealing with queries on the phone by email
- Greeting visitors at reception
-Managing duties, scheduling meetings, and booking rooms.
- Managing diaries, scheduling meetings, and booling rooms.
-General filing duties including storing and uploading information.
This is a developmental role and is fully supported with training.

This is a community employment scheme opportunity and is generally available to those over 21 years of age and in receipt of a social welfare payment for 12 months. You are also eligible if you are over 50 years of age and signing for Jobseeker's Benefit credited social insurance contributions only (JBCO) or a combination of Jobseeker's benefit (JB) and JBCO for 12 months or more.

Some Benefits of participating in Community Employment Schemes are
* Availing of training & meaningful work experience for 19.5 hours per week.
* A paid weekly wage
* Payment of PRSI at Class A8/A9, which counts as a full Class A contribution.
* CE participants can apply for The National Childcare Scheme.

If you are interested or have any questions Please contact; CE Supervisor,
Offaly Personal Assistant Services on 085 8050539
or Brigid@ocil.ie

30/05/2024

Would you like to retrain and care for people living with disabilities in the community. We can help you!

Offaly Personal Assistant Services are currently recruiting Personal Assistants in the Laois and Offaly area. We will help you get your QQI qualifications free of charge.
This role involves supporting people who live with physical disabilities in our communities , to live independent lives.
The duties include
-Assisting people with light housework
-Accompanying to appointments or engaging in hobbies with them.
This is a developmental opportunity, no experience necessary. Accredited training will be provided to support your career.
This is a community employment scheme and is generally for people over 21years of age in receipt of social welfare payment for 12 months.
Please contact CE Supervisor, Offaly Personal Assistant Services on 0858050539 or email brigid@ocil.ie

29/05/2024

Carer/HCA/Personal Assistant to join our Relief Panel in The Croghan/Rhode area of Offaly. Rate of pay is €15.92-€17.85 per hour Mon-Sat and €31.84-€35.70 on Sundays and Bank Holidays. Hours will include cover for a lady 8-9am and 8-9pm Mon-Sat.
The role involves supporting people who live with physical and sensory disabilities, in our communities, to live independent lives. The duties include but not limited to are assisting people with personal care, light housework, accompanying to appointments or engaging in their hobbies with them.
The ideal candidate:
At least 6 months related experience providing quality care is essential
Must hold a QQI level 5 Healthcare Award.
Up to date patient moving & handling certificate is desirable
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Reliable and trustworthy with a strong commitment to providing high levels of care
Full clean drivers licence with own transport is essential
Fluency in English
Ability to work alone, use initiative and be mindful of health and safety and other organisational policies at all times
To Apply:
If you meet the criteria we are interested in hearing from you to fill upcoming vacancies for day, evening and weekend work.
For all interested candidates, please forward a copy of your CV to Lorraine Weldon, PA Community Service Manager via email at lorraine@ocil.ie

11/04/2024

Hi all, we are looking for nominations in the Midlands 103 Customer Service Awards 2024.

We are looking for nominations in two categories. If you click on the below link, scroll down to the Service Industry Awards and please nominate us in the Caring Service of the Year Award and also the Workplace of The Year Award.

On each category you need to give a few lines on why you want to nominate Offaly Centre For Independent Living. Voting closes tomorrow night at 8pm. . Thanks all. https://www.midlands103.com/events/csa-2024/services-industry/

Thanks all.

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