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 DM56 - PERSONAL ASSISTANT FOR SUPPORT AT WORK

Director of a Disabled people’s organisation is looking for a Personal Assistant to support her at work. This role offers 18 hours per week (in-person and remotely) and requires a high level of admin support (please read the attached job description for full details). Job share considered. The salary is £17 per hour (ILA)

 

 

POSITION FP65 – Northolt UB5 (DAYTIME)

Severely disabled woman with Motor Neurone Disease is looking for an experienced female* PA to work a 12hour daytime shift per week - 9.30am-9.30pm on Sundays.

The PA User needs full personal care during the day and help to move around her home in her power chair (the tasks include washing, dressing, feeding, hoisting on and off the toilet/wheelchair/bed). She is extremely speech impaired and uses an Eyegaze device to communicate. PA experience, non-smoker, clean driving license and experience of driving in the UK (someone who could drive the PA User’s accessible vehicle as she likes to get out) are essential requirements. Not suitable if you don’t like dogs – the PA User has a small dog who likes a walk. The salary is £22 per hour on PAYE, and there are statutory holidays and sick pay (Direct employment) 

 

 

POSITION FP65 – Northolt UB5 (NIGHTS)

I am an extremely disabled woman with Motor Neurone Disease, and I am looking for experienced female* PAs for regular night shifts. The shifts are 12 hours long (9:30pm-9:30am) on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. I cannot speak to tell you what to do, therefore it is very important that you have some PA experience, although training will be provided. The routine, once learned, is easy to follow, it is the same every night. It is waking nights with a bedroom for you to rest in. I have a small dog who sleeps in my room therefore dog lovers are essential! It is a non-smoking position. The salary is £15.95 per hour on weekday nights and £18 per hour on Saturday and Sunday nights (Direct employment; PAYE, Statutory Sick Pay, paid holidays and pension)   

 

 

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)                          

 

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POSITION HM11 – Hampton TW12

Young disabled man is looking for a male* PA who would like to work flexible hours, a few hours during the week or the weekend. The main tasks are to help the PA User to do his painting and to go out. You need to be okay with dogs and if you are a driver, it is a bonus. The salary is £13.15 per hour (ILA)

 

 

POSITION LL15 – Camden NW5

PA required for a female PA User to support her in her role of a Leadership Coaching Assistant. This role requires an in-person support, is based in Camden and offers 13.5 hours per week. These hours will be initially split in two working days per week and from January 2025, they will split across three working days – specific days do be discussed during the interview. The tasks include supporting the PA User with access needs as a blind and Neurodivergent employee; your assistance will be essential in helping the PA User work effectively, manage her tasks, organise documents, provide emotional support during high-stress periods, and handle general administrative tasks, as well as sighted guiding and hazard awareness. Fluent spoken and written English and being skilled at digital notetaking and proofreading are essential requirements. The salary is £18 per hour (ILA)

 

 

POSITION PB64 - Chingford/Highams Park E4

Disabled man living in E4 is looking for a Personal Assistant to cover regular weekend shifts (Saturday 8:30am– Monday 7:45am) from January 2025. The tasks include providing personal care, cooking, shopping, housework etc. You need to be a driver (25+) and you will need to attend a training prior your first shift. The salary is £295.20 per 24 hour shift plus holiday pay (ILA)

 

 

POSITION RE16 – Fulham SW6

A young man is looking for PA support on Tuesdays and Wednesdays between 9am–3pm. The support will be mainly to assist with social activities but it may also include travelling and staying overnight which may include some personal care. The tasks are: support when going on trips e.g. going to a museum or going swimming; support with reading letters; managing appointments; responding to emails; help with basic cleaning around the house or washing clothes; help with cooking more complicated meals; help with speech therapy exercises and help to read and understand favourite books/comics; help to problem solve any ad hoc issues. You need to be very clean and tidy and reliable. Please note that you cannot smoke/vape at this placement whilst working. The salary is £15.75 per hour (ILA)

TO START IN JANUARY

 

 

POSITION SH55 – Ealing W5

A woman with hearing and sight loss is looking for PA support once a week, ideally on Mondays (5-6 hours of work per day, start at about 10am, but there is some flexibility). This is initially a temporary position to cover a period between 6th January – 10th February 2025 but can become permanent for the right person. The tasks include primarily help with cleaning/housework, taking stuff downstairs to the bins/recycle bins, organize the PA User’s 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)   

 

 

POSITION SM03 – South Kensington Station area SW3

I am seeking compassionate and dedicated female* Personal Assistants to support me, a female wheelchair user, with daily activities. This role requires someone who is reliable, empathetic and capable of providing both physical and administrative assistance. The role involves a lot of physical activities, including assisting with transfers, mobility and helping me to stay active with exercises. You need to be a non-smoker and a good communicator as I have a speech impairment so at times you may need to communicate on my behalf. Part-time and full-time positions available. The salary is £13.15 per hour (Direct employment)

 

 

POSITION TA32 – SW2 Brixton Hill/Streatham Hill

Young man with complex learning and communication difficulties is looking for a PA/Support Worker who would like to share in any or all of the following activities: an active social life, computer gaming, latest tech/gadgets, live music, visual arts, films, cooking, eating-out, travel, environmental conservation, gym, cycling, swimming; you may also wish to share other hobbies/interests. This can be an exciting job for someone who would like to gain a unique perspective on learning difficulties, disability and social inclusion. You will have many stimulating and interesting opportunities to make the most of your work experience, while you learn a wide range of creative techniques, including using “Makaton” signing and non-verbal communication skills. Permanent employment for up to 30 hours 5 days a week, BUT fewer hours also available (i.e. 10-20 hours a week over 2 or more days), flexible working and applicants seeking part-time work are keenly sought. Preferably you are a non-smoker and live in Lambeth, surrounding boroughs or can easily travel to Brixton Hill. The salary is £13.50 per hour (Direct employment)

 

 

POSITION WS40 – SW11 Battersea Power Station – JANUARY COVER

Female PA User is looking for cover PA/PAs available between 2nd – 23rd January 2025. The User needs a bit of help with personal care (assistance with shower) but will mainly require general PA support such as help with meal prep, going to the shops, domestic tasks etc. The usual hours are 10am-midday/1pm Monday to Friday, but can be quite flexible, more hours can be available, weekends are optional. You need to be sensible, mature, have lots of common sense and a good understanding of English as the PA User has a speech impairment.  You need to know when to help and when to hold back. The salary is £13.15 per hour (ILA) OR £18 per hour (self-employment) 

 

 

SUPPORT WORKER ROLE IN MITCHAM CR4

Female PA User is looking for a Support Worker to assist her at her workplace (16 hours per week of in-person support, will be worked in either 2 or 3 days – TBC). The tasks include support with admin-based physical/practical tasks such as carrying/transporting items and materials to and from appointments, getting set up, typing under verbal instructions, scanning etc. The salary is £17 per hour (ILA)

 

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TEMPORARY PA VACANCY - CL91 King’s Cross N1

Female PA User requires a female* PA to work ad hoc shifts from now to January 2025. The placement is in King’s Cross and the woman requires all the “usual” personal assistance ie going to loo; showering; housework etc plus you need to be dynamic, fit, and able to assist her within her working life. This may involve early starts and long days. The salary is £250-282 per 24 hour shift (Direct employment)

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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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