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Personal Assistant - Carrigart/Cresslough Area Part time hours

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    Donegal Centre for Independent Living CLG
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    Ref: #JOB-2464916
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    DONEGAL CTR FOR INDEPENDENT LI, Ballymacool, Letterkenny, Co. Donegal, F92 YY01
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    No of positions: 1
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    Paid Position
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    8 hours per week
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    16.69 Euro Hourly
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    Published On: 20 Aug 2026
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    Closing On: 16 Sep 2026

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Donegal Centre for Independent Living (DCIL) is currently recruiting a Personal Assistant (for our leader within the Carrigart/Cresslough area, part time hours. 
 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. 
Some weekend hours that would suit students. 
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.
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