200 new jobs are announced

A LEADING provider of care, support and housing solutions has announced plans to provide 200 new jobs. 

Homecare Independent Living (HCIL) will expand its 1,200 strong team with the creation of the new roles across Ireland in the next 12 months.

A number of these jobs are planned for the Dublin area.

As part of a major recruitment drive, the company has revealed that the new roles will be available across its domiciliary, housing and support businesses over the next year with up to 50 Health Care Assistant and Community Management roles immediately available across the Dublin area, and new roles available in finance, HR, marketing, communications, administration, recruitment, housing, maintenance and support.

Founded by Mairead Mackle in 1995, HCIL has grown over the last 23 years to a dynamic team of 1,200 staff delivering 6,000 calls daily to clients living independently in their own homes; providing 2,200 beds every night for vulnerable families or those at risk of homelessness; and independently managing over 900 properties in Ireland for temporary and supported accommodation.  

HCIL has nine regional offices located across Ireland with plans to expand into its brand new Dublin office imminently.

Speaking at the official announcement, Ms Mackle, founder and chief executive of HCIL, said: “We are delighted to officially launch our recruitment drive with the announcement of 200 new roles across our HCIL suite of businesses in Ireland and an investment of up €5 million.  

“This reinforces our commitment not only to our existing team but our ambition to create a range of excellent career opportunities for those interested in being part of a value-led family business that makes a real difference to the lives of our society’s most vulnerable.”

Ms Mackle said this is a very exciting time to be part of the HCIL journey. 

“Our reputation for delivering professional, quality services supported by award winning training with a team of passionate people who share our company values has allowed our business to grow over the last 23 years,” she said.

“We are now operating in 21 counties across Ireland. We have a number of very exciting projects and plans in the pipeline over the next 12 months relating to care and housing solutions within the Dublin area and we look forward to welcoming new talent to the HCIL team.”

•For more information on the new roles and career opportunities at Homecare Independent Living, please call the freephone number on 1800 827619, or visit www.hcil.com