Independent Living Alternatives

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ILA  has  a register of short and long-term positions 

across  London. If you are  looking for a permanent

job  or  ad   hoc   shifts  to  suit,  then  you need to

complete an application form to receive PA Vacancy

Alerts as they become available.​​​​​​​​

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POSITION BA31 - Southall UB1

Disabled man with dual sensory impairment – significant hearing and sight loss, is seeking a female* PA to provide 4 hours of support per week. The tasks include practical support, reading and dealing with paperwork/admin. It takes the PA User time to establish new relationships and build trust with an individual; this placement may be challenging but interesting for someone who is looking for a long-term placement. Successful candidate needs to have good English skills. The salary is £13.85 per hour (ILA)

TO START IN JUNE

 

POSITION CA96 - Greenford UB6

Disabled woman is looking for an ad hoc driver on evenings and weekends. The salary is £17 per hour (ILA)

 

POSITION CK21 – Muswell Hill N10: COVER SHIFTS IN APRIL

Female PA User in Muswell Hill is looking for a female* cover PA to work on Monday 7th and Tuesday 8th April between 12midday – 5pm. The woman is in her early 40s with cerebral palsy, and she uses a communication aid (talking machine). The tasks include assistance using the toilet, getting dressed, having a shower, cooking, cleaning, assistance to communicate, any other general personal assistance with day-to-day tasks that may arise. Suitable applicants need to have loads of energy, patience and a good level of spoken English. The PA User is a very intelligent woman who will not tolerate being treated as if she is stupid; she has a master’s degree in disability studies as well as a degree in theatre studies. The salary is £17.50 per hour (ILA)

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POSITION DN42 - Southall UB2

Female* PA required for a woman in Southall for 9 hours per day once a week – you can decide which day. The PA User has no physical movement and communicates non-verbally; you will need to learn her method of communication. You must be proactive by thinking of things to do each shift ie arts and crafts, Facebook, films, chitchat, etc. You need to have a good level of English; ideally someone who can be more of a companion; you must like dogs and cats! The salary is £13.15 per hour (ILA)

 

POSITION HD21 – Highgate NW5

PA required to work on 3 days per week from 8.30am to 6.30pm (Tuesdays, Wednesdays, third day TBC). This position is to drive a Disabled man to and from work and also to assist him at work with office-based administration. You need to be punctual, efficient and good at timekeeping and meeting deadlines.

The salary is £17 per hour (ILA)         

 

POSITION JB74 – Worcester Park KT4

Disabled student undertaking a Masters in Sustainable Development is seeking a team of PAs to support him in his day to day life. He has a keen interest in healthcare, science and being outdoors. He has a varied taste in music, watching sports, films, museums, faith related activities and meditation (I am Christian).

I am looking for a team of PAs who can assist with my personal care and domestic tasks as well as going out. Driving is essential for this role and you need to have a UK or EU licence. Availability to work from 7am to 8pm, shifts will vary each week depending on what is required but you will be guaranteed a fixed number of hours. Worcester Park is 20mins from Vauxhall Station/25 mins from Waterloo Station. The salary is £13.15 per hour (Direct employment)

 

POSITION SB51 – Stratford E15

A man who has ADHD, epilepsy and related health conditions is looking for organised, reliable and punctual PA/PAs with excellent communication skills. The tasks include practical housework; assistance with shopping and practical things around the house; assistance communication with NHS, DWP, care agency and Social Services; assistance with digital transition to Universal Credit and in person meetings; organising paperwork; accompanying to specific appointments; being present whilst the PA User showers/baths (no physical assistance required, but the PA User needs a person present if he has a seizure whilst in the shower to come and ensure he is safe and has not injured himself), any other reasonable task that may come up. It is helpful but not essential to have experience working with adults with ADHD. At present there are 26 hours of support available per week, and the PA User is looking for a PA to work 4 hours per day (the time slots are yet to be determined); the rota is subject to change depending on appointments and also as the PA User works out which hours work best. The salary is £13.85 per hour (ILA)

 

POSITION SH55 – Ealing W5

A woman with hearing and sight loss is looking for PA support 1-3 days per week (5-6 hours of work per day, start at about 10am, but there is some flexibility). The tasks include primarily help with cleaning/housework, taking stuff downstairs to the bins/recycle bins, help with organising the PA User’s flat and clothes, help with shopping including carrying the shopping to the PA User’s home, but it can also include support with some paperwork, assistance with phone calls and any other general PA support that may come up. The salary is £13.15ph plus holiday pay (ILA) 

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*Gender is considered to be a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with paragraph 1 of Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010 for a male/female worker to work with our client.​​

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