Donegal Centre for Independent Living (DCIL) is currently seeking to recruit Personal Assistants to support our leaders in the Donegal Town area. These are part-time positions, offering approximately 10–12 hours per week.
Our operations are based on the social model of disability, which emphasises that people with disabilities should not be defined by their impairments, but rather by the barrier’s society places in their way.
The role:
Working to the agenda of the ‘Leader’, a Personal Assistant (PA) enables the person with the disability to make their own decisions and be in control of their own life. A PA undertakes a variety of tasks under the direction of the Leader, ranging from personal care, educational, workplace, family & social supports to household assistance etc.
Benefits of the role:
· Worklife Balance – Hours to suit you on a part-time basis, approximately 10–12 hours per week.
· Pay €16.69 per hour starting with increase in hourly rate with length of service
· Generous Sunday allowance and over time rates.
· An annual free medical health check.
· Travel allowance where applicable.
· Provided with free updated training.
· Flexibility with a leader / personal assistant led service.
· Regular employee reviews.
· Funded counselling services which includes 6 sessions.
· Free fun events such as the annual garden party and Christmas events with prizes given.
· Long service awards.
About you:
· A positive attitude and respectful approach to supporting individuals with disabilities.
· QQI modules in Care Skills and Care of the Older Person (or be willing to complete these while working with us).
· Full, clean driving licence.
· Share DCIL’s passion to follow the social model of disability, which emphasises that people with disabilities should not be defined by their impairments, but rather by the barrier’s society places in their way.
We require all employees to complete a Garda Vetting application before they start working with DCIL’s Service Users.
How to apply Send your CV to dcil@donegalcil.com or call the office on : 074 9128945 to receive an application form.
The closing date for applications is 8th April 2026.
For any queries regarding the role please contact the HR Manager Fiona Mullen at fiona.mullen@donegalcil.com