Offaly Centre For Independent Living

20/10/2025

☆☆☆ PA needed in the Rahan area for 15 hours per week ☆☆☆

Healthcare Assistant / Personal Assistant needed to support people with physical and/or sensory disabilities.
Pay: €16.40–€18.39/hr (Mon–Sat), €32.80–€36.78 (Sundays & Bank Holidays)
Must have QQI Level 5 in Healthcare
Must be a driver
Send CV to lorraine@ocil.ie
Call 085 889 4828
Offaly Centre For Independent Living

09/10/2025

https://www.offalyexpress.ie/news/pictures---videos/1912200/pictures-offaly-centre-for-independent-living-holds-inspiring-leaders-engagement-day.html/9

More coverage and photos from our Leaders Say.

The conference was held to identify the issues and challenges for people with disabilities

09/10/2025

https://www.laois-nationalist.ie/news/inspirational-joanne-oriordan-addresses-independent-living-event-for-laois-offaly_arid-72818.html Some coverage from our Leaders Day.

Inspirational Joanne O’Riordan addresses Independent Living event for Laois/Offaly - News - Laois Nationalist

26/09/2025

Congratulations to our leader, Ciaran Cushen, on his marriage to his beautiful wife, Nicola. 💐

Wishing them both every happiness in this exciting new chapter!

Also pictured is Ciaran’s PA, Marie Walsh.

25/09/2025

*** Now Hiring in Portlaoise! ***
Healthcare Assistant / Personal Assistant needed to support people with physical and/or sensory disabilities.
Pay: €16.40–€18.39/hr (Mon–Sat), €32.80–€36.78 (Sundays & Bank Holidays)
Must have QQI Level 5 in Healthcare
Must be a driver
Send CV to lorraine@ocil.ie
Call 085 889 4828

25/09/2025

📢 Now Hiring in Tullamore!
Healthcare Assistant / Personal Assistant needed to support people with physical and/or sensory disabilities.
💰 Pay: €16.40–€18.39/hr (Mon–Sat), €32.80–€36.78 (Sundays & Bank Holidays)
✅ Must have QQI Level 5 in Healthcare
🚗 Must be a driver
📧 Send CV to lorraine@ocil.ie
📞 Call 085 889 4828

17/09/2025

🚶‍♀️🧑‍🦽👩‍🦯Hey, this blocks my way!

Make Way Day is on Friday 26 September!

Everyday obstacles like bins, bikes, and parked cars can block paths and stop people with disabilities from getting where they need to go.

That's why we're calling on everyone to get involved this

Find out more: https://www.makewayday.com/

16/09/2025

We are currently seeking Health Care Support Workers to join our team in Laois and Offaly. Flexible hours and part-time positions are available, with the possibility of weekend shifts. Applicants must hold a QQI Level 5 (FETAC) qualification in Health Service Skills or an equivalent certification, and a full driving license is essential.

We offer excellent rates of pay.
To apply, please send your CV to lorraine@ocil.ie

10/09/2025

OCIL Office Staff with Joanne O'Riordan pictured at the Leader's Engagement Day. L-R, Margaret Molloy (Payroll Officer), Teresa Kelly (Administrator), Brigid Anderson (OPAS Supervisor), Martin Connolly (Finance Controller), Carly Wynne (Reception), Sinéad Gorman (Leader Coordinator), Máire Monaghan (Compliance/Complaints Officer), Gillian Mangan (PA Support Officer), Mary Delaney (General Manager), Joanne O'Riordan & Lorraine Weldon (Community PA Service Manager)

09/09/2025

What an incredible day at our Leader's Engagement Day! 🌟

A huge thank you to Joanne O’Riordan for delivering such a thought-provoking, inspiring, and truly motivational speech, you left us all feeling energised and ready to make a difference! 🙌

We’re also so grateful to our leaders, families, friends, PAs, and support workers who joined us and took part in meaningful conversations throughout the day. Your voices and contributions are what make this event so special. ❤️

Thanks to our amazing facilitators who led the round table discussions and to everyone who set up information stands and showcased your offerings.

And finally, a big thank you to Michelle and the staff at Tullamore Court Hotel for their warm hospitality, delicious food, and for going above and beyond to make sure everything ran smoothly. Nothing was ever too much to ask you helped make this day a true success. 🌟

Here’s to the next one — we can’t wait to come together again! 💪✨

08/09/2025

Looking forward to seeing everyone tomorrow.

📢 Leaders Day – Tullamore Court Hotel
🗓 Tuesday 9th of September at 11:00am

We’re inviting all leaders to join us for an inspiring day in the Tullamore Court Hotel. This is a fantastic opportunity to connect, share ideas, and learn from each other.

🌟 Special Guest Speaker: Joanne O’Riordan – a truly remarkable advocate and inspirational figure who will share her story and insights.

Come along, meet other leaders, exchange experiences, and leave feeling motivated and empowered.

📍 Venue: Tullamore Court Hotel
🕚 Time: 11:00am
🎤 Guest: Joanne O’Riordan

Let’s make it a day to remember! 💬✨

04/09/2025

Hiring PA/Healthcare Assistants – Portlaoise

We are currently recruiting Personal Assistants / Healthcare Assistants (PA/HCA) to support people with disabilities to live independently in their own homes across the Portlaoise area.
€16.40–€18.39 per hour (Mon–Sat)
€32.80–€36.78 per hour (Sundays & Bank Holidays) Block hours available.

Must have QQI Level 5 qualification in Healthcare (or equivalent) and a full, clean driving licence.

Send your CV to lorraine@ocil.ie

or contact Lorraine directly at 085 889 4828 for more information.