PERSONAL ASSISTANCE: the assistance provided at the direction of a disabled person to enable independence

PERSONAL ASSISTANT: people who provide this assistance

PERSONAL ASSISTANCE USER: a disabled person using personal assistance

The role of a Personal Assistant (PA) is to provide personal assistance to Personal Assistance Users (PA User) to enable her or him to live independently.

ILA believes that:

The relationship between PA User and PA is complex and unique. Both PA Users and PAs are dependent on each other, as fundamentally one cannot survive without the other. Within this relationship both PA User and PA can expect to be treated with respect and equality: The most essential criterion to enable a successful placement is communication between both Personal Assistant User and Personal Assistant.

ILA has opportunities for people interested in working as Personal Assistants.

ILA PROMOTES THE RIGHT OF DISABLED PEOPLE TO LIVE INDEPENDENTLY

The first option is work as a full time volunteer: this is a great opportunity for people who want to learn more about disability issues and is open to applicants from around the world.

Volunteering with ILA is an opportunity to:

Gain a unique perspective on disability issues and learn more about independent living

Experience living in London (we also have vacancies outside of London)

ILA is a unique working environment based on interdependency:

·   Free accommodation (no bills)

·   Ongoing training, support and supervision

·   Living expenses for food & travel

·   Regular time off

You need to have:

·   A willingness to learn

·   Common sense

·   4 months+ to spare

·   NO experience is necessary

PA SERVICES WE DON’T CARE!

The second opportunity is for people who are looking for paid work with an organisation that is controlled and managed by disabled people.

ILA is looking for people to work directly with disabled people who use personal assistance.

Being a Personal Assistant (PA) is an excellent opportunity to:

·   Actively empower disabled people

·   Learn more about independent living

·   Gain a unique perspective on disability issues

PA Services can offer you:

·   Full-time/part-time/few hours/live-in across London

·   Vacancies throughout the year

·   Wide ranging opportunities

·   Working one-to-one

·   New skills and experiences

·   Experienced professional support

You need to have:

·   A willingness to learn

·   Common sense

·   NO experience is necessary

·   An open-minded attitude

·   A clean driving license (you don’t need a car)

ILA is an organisation of disabled people and a not for profit company promoting the rights of disabled people and the careers of PAs