
Independent Living Alternatives
promoting independence since 1989





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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 CL15 – 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 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 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 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)
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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 HT77 - Vauxhall/Battersea SW11 (cover shifts in February & March)
A young male PA User, living with his wife who is pregnant with their first child, is looking for a temporary male* cover PA for regular 24-48 hour shifts between 22nd February & 17th March (contact the ILA Office for exact dates). The role is to provide practical and personal assistance to the PA User. There is unmeasured work up to 17 hours per 24h shift and the primary aim is to enable the PA User to accomplish all his daily living activities. You should be able to communicate effectively in English, be physically strong and have understanding of basic care and needs of a physically disabled person. You’re not allowed to smoke or eat pork when working with the PA User. You will need to attend a training before the cover shift (at least a couple of training sessions of 2-3 hours). The salary is £232.50 per 24h (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 8th February 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 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 now and 10th February, 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 SKSS – Kensington W8
A male wheelchair user is looking for a PA to support him regularly on Mondays and Fridays (11am-9pm). The PA User leads quite a busy life, so no two days are ever the same. You need to be a fit and motivated person, have a good standard of English and good level of hygiene. The tasks include: help with dressing and personal care; preparing easy dietary meals (vegetarian) and feeding; light housekeeping, washing and ironing; occasionally food shopping; accompanying to various meetings including friends and family; enable the PA User to receive and make phone calls; any other personal assistance tasks that the PA User may request. All training will be given. The salary is £120 per shift (Direct employment)
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)
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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 – Nine Elms/Vauxhaull SW11
Disabled woman is looking for PA support Monday to Friday (9am to midday OR 10am to 1pm). There may be also additional afternoon hours available (she would accept part-time as well). There is no intimate personal care involved, but you will be providing assistance with hair brushing, putting on boots and coats etc. The woman has always been a disabled person, but following a spell in hospital she is needing some more support. She has worked for London disability organisations, is interested in sport and also in the arts, politics and reading. The salary is £13.15 per hour (ILA)
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Female PA User is looking for female* PA/PAs available between now and 23rd January. 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.
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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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