PA REGISTER
ILA holds a register of PAs available for short-term and emergency work. Your application form is held on the PA Register and you will automatically be advised of suitable vacancies as and when they arise.
POSITION BA31 (Southall - UB1)
A disabled man in his early 60s is seeking a Support Worker for 11 hours per week (over 2-3 days per week). The man has significant hearing and sight loss and needs a worker to support him with household tasks – cleaning, tidying, reorganising and keeping his possessions and paperwork/correspondence in order. He also needs support with his weekly shopping and would like to access his local community more. It takes him time to establish new relationships and build trust with an individual. This is a challenging, but interesting placement for someone who is looking for a long-term placement. Salary: £10.55ph (ILA)
POSITION BR21 (Shepherd’s Bush – W12)
Disabled man in his mid-60s is looking for a PA to work 2 weeks on/2 weeks off in West London. This is a minimum contract of 12 months. You will provide all aspects of personal care including transferring using a sliding board; going to the toilet – emptying a leg/urine bag and bowel evacuation; washing, dressing; making breakfast; cleaning the bathroom; tidying bedroom; preparing meals/drinks; general housekeeping; attending meetings; socialising, e.g. eating out, going to exhibitions, museums, gigs, theatre, cinema, etc. You need to be a non-smoker! Salary: £150 per 24-hour shift / £1,050 per week (ILA)
POSITION BS12 (Bounds Green - N22)
Female Personal Assistant required for a woman in Bounds Green to work on Mondays and Wednesdays, 9.30am – 6pm. You must be comfortable with dogs as part of the job is walking the PA user’s dog. (£10.80ph) Direct employment
POSITION HM10 (Belsize Park – NW2)
4 hours per week (day is flexible) to work with a female disabled artist who lives in Belsize Park whose main focus is living to the full whenever possible. This job involves very little personal care, it is more about saving the PA User’s limited energy for painting, reading books, gardening, listening to jazz/Rebetiko, and having interesting discussions. Ideally, you will have a mature attitude that is not necessarily related to age; a “can do” attitude; an ability to work from a list using your initiative; some basic knowledge/experience of Excel spreadsheets and decent written English for straight forward emails. (£10.55ph) ILA
POSITION ES82 (Thamesmead - SE2)
Driver PA required for a professional disabled woman based in Thamesmead. All personal care plus you will gain an insight into disability politics and campaigning. Several 24 hour shifts available Salary: £10.55ph (Direct employment)
POSITION FS07 (Tooting - SW17)
Live-in PA needed for a disabled man working 4 days per week. The job involves personal care, shopping, cooking, cleaning, outdoor activities, etc. You need to be a driver (+25) but no experience is necessary, training will be provided prior the first shift. Salary: ££1,618.73 per month plus free accommodation in a shared flat with other PAs. (ILA)
POSITION SH55 (Ealing - W5)
PA required to support a woman with hearing and sight loss in Ealing ideally on Mondays OR Tuesdays (4-5 hours per day). The hours are flexible and the usual tasks are: mainly help with general cleaning and light housework, keeping order in the kitchen and bathroom, putting recycling and garbage to the bins downstairs, help with laundry, shopping (carrying bags from shops to the PA User’s home), watering the garden (in summer months), general assistance, accompanying to appointments, occasionally providing a tech support etc. Ideally someone with a level of understanding about visual & hearing loss (e.g. helping to locate things). Salary: £10.55ph (ILA).
POSITION TJ55 (Peckham – SE15)
PAs required for a disabled artist to support her on weekends, a number of overnights and Monday daytimes. The role mainly involves supporting the PA user at home or to do activities out and about. Ideally you are a driver but not necessary. You need to be confident, friendly, flexible and OK with cats. There are both regular and ad hoc shifts available. The shifts are: Mon daytime; Mon, Fri & Sat nights; Sat & Sun daytime. Salary: £10.55ph weekends & nights until 11pm; £30 flat fee between 11pm-7am; £13.50ph Mondays. (ILA/direct employment – tbc)