
Independent Living Alternatives
promoting independence since 1989





​​​​​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 BS25 – Kentish Town NW5
A woman in NW5 is looking for a female* PA who can work regularly on Tuesdays and Saturdays (12midday–3pm). There is no personal care required and the tasks involve: cooking healthy meals/snacks (someone who can cook and easily follow a recipe even if initially unfamiliar with); help with light gardening; help the PA User keep her clothes organised and reachable; help with putting the rubbish and recycling outside; help with laundry; help to clean and organise the fridge; wash the dishes and wipe worktops; help with watering plants and organising the living room and bedroom; occasional help with baking. You need to be a non-smoker and okay with cats. The salary is £13.85ph (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 £13.85 per hour (ILA)
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POSITION JB74 – Worcester Park KT4
Disabled student undertaking a master’s in Sustainable Development is seeking PAs to support him in his day-to-day life. The role offers a minimum of 16 a maximum of 35 hours per week. The PA User has a keen interest in healthcare, science and being outdoors; has a varied taste in music, watching sports, films, museums, faith related activities (Christian) and meditation.
The PAs will be required to assist with 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 £13.85 per hour (Direct employment)
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POSITION OV91 – Paddington/Edgware Road W2
A blind woman, opera singer & teacher of singing, is looking for a female* PA to assist her for 7-8 hours per week. You need to have a high level of written and spoken English & very good communication skills. Good administrative, organisational & PC skills are essential (you should be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and general use of the Internet). Ideally someone who is able to read music notation. The salary is £15.50 per hour (ILA)
TO START MID-AUGUST
POSITION SB37 – Hanwell W7
A female musician with ADHD and autism is looking for a PA who can work on a flexible basis. Suitable days of work are Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays and the PA User needs practical and physical help with organising her home space, unpacking boxes, organising her garden, help with paperwork and admin, phone calls, clothes care, food preparation, cleaning, general personal assistance. The salary is £13.85 per hour (ILA)
POSITION SB51 – Support Worker/Admin PA in Stratford E15
Male PA User is looking for a Support Worker/PA to provide a regular admin support on Mondays (9am-1pm) at his home in Stratford, London. A suitable applicant must have been a PA for a disabled person before, including admin/communication and have references for this; must have excellent communication and organisational skills; is reliable and punctual; committed to supporting a disabled adult to navigate inaccessible bureaucracies such as NHS, DWP and Social Services. Experience working with adults with ADHD is an advantage. The salary is £15.50 per hour (ILA)
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POSITION SB51 - PA TO PROVIDE SUPPORT IN A WORKSHOP NW10
Male PA User is looking for a PA to support him in a number of 4 hour blocks of time whilst he will be operating at a workshop in West London (closest tube North Acton; dates and times TBC). The PA User has been learning the use of CNC-tools and the use of CAD-software to create the designs that CNC-tools can be used to make. Experience working with adults with ADHD is an advantage. In order to do this work, you will be required to do a focused training on epilepsy. The salary is £13.03 per hour (ILA)
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POSITION TS00 – Whetstone N20
Female PA User in Whetstone has various shifts available for a female* PA who can drive and is good with kids. Minimum of 4 hours per shift. There is no personal care required, the main tasks will be driving, help with childcare and general personal assistance. The salary is £13.85ph (ILA)
*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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