Laois County Council is an equal opportunities employer
Why work for Laois County Council?
Laois County Council has responsibility for the delivery of a wide range of services which support the physical, economic, social and cultural development of the County.
Working for Laois County Council gives our employees the opportunity to gain experience at the heart of local government and to make a real difference for County Laois. Everything we do in Laois County Council is geared towards making County Laois a great place to live and work and our employees play a vital role in that ambition.
A career with Laois County Council will provide you with a competitive salary and pension scheme, career development and further education and training opportunities.
Flexible working and leave types
We offer a wide range of flexible working and leave options which are available to all employees, including blended working, carer’s leave, career breaks, paid maternity and adoptive leave, paid paternity leave, parent’s leave, parental leave, shorter working year schemes, 1 week unpaid leave scheme and work-sharing.
Schemes
We provide access to a number of schemes.
Cycle to work scheme
We provide access to the Cycle to Work Scheme. This scheme aims to encourage you to cycle to and from work. For more information visit the Cycle-to-work-scheme
Tax saver scheme
The Taxsaver scheme was introduced by the Office of the Revenue Commissioners to encourage the use of Public Transport by reducing the cost of Annual and Monthly commuter tickets through Tax and PRSI savings. Further information is available by visiting Tax Saver Scheme
Employee assistance programme (EAP)
The Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) is a work based support service for staff and the organisation. It is a confidential independent service. It supports employees with personal, work-related and psychosocial issues (psychological and social factors that influence mental health).
The service is free and available to all Laois County Council employees and their families.
Further information
For further information, please contact us on 057 86 64000