Supporting Independence Following Hospital Discharge and Helping People Return Home with Confidence
ilarna: Live well at home
Multiple Self-Employed Personal Assistant opportunities across Cambridgeshire
Rates: from £20/hour, dependent on client specific needs
At ilarna, we help people remain independent in their own homes by introducing them to self employed Personal Assistants who provide practical support, companionship and reassurance.
We are expanding our network of Personal Assistants across Cambridge and the surrounding areas and are particularly interested in hearing from individuals who enjoy supporting people as they return home following a hospital stay.
Some opportunities may be short term, supporting an individual through a period of recovery or transition following a hospital stay. Others may become longer-term arrangements, providing ongoing support to help someone maintain their independence and continue living well at home.
Whether you have experience as a Personal Assistant, Support Worker, Rehabilitation Assistant, Healthcare Assistant, Reablement Worker or in a similar role, we would love to hear from you.
Many of the people we support value having a consistent, trusted person alongside them as they regain confidence, re-establish routines and continue living independently in their own home.
This may involve helping someone settle safely back into their home environment, regain confidence following illness or injury, and maintain their independence during a period of recovery.
What opportunities may involve
Depending on the individual and their circumstances, support may include:
- Helping someone settle back into their home following a hospital stay
- Providing companionship, reassurance and emotional support
- Supporting people to maintain daily routines and independence
- Preparing meals and encouraging good nutrition and hydration
- Supporting mobility and confidence around the home
- Accompanying individuals to appointments, activities or community events
- Assisting with personal care where required
- Helping individuals maintain hobbies, interests and social connections
- Working alongside family members and other professionals involved in the person's support
We would love to hear from you if you:
- Have experience supporting older adults, people with disabilities or individuals with long-term health conditions
- Are passionate about promoting independence and enabling people to live well at home
- Enjoy building meaningful and trusted relationships
- Are compassionate, reliable and professional
- Can work flexibly and adapt to different situations
- Have good communication skills
- Hold an Enhanced DBS Certificate that was issued within the last 12 months or is registered with the DBS Update Service, or are willing to obtain one
- Have the right to work in the UK
- Experience supporting individuals to regain confidence, independence and daily living skills following illness, injury or a hospital stay would be particularly valuable.
Why join the ilarna network?
- Flexible opportunities that fit around your availability
- The ability to choose the opportunities that suit you
- Weekly payments through our platform
- Ongoing support from the ilarna team
- Opportunities ranging from a few hours each week through to live-in arrangements
- The chance to make a genuine difference at an important time in someone's life
- The opportunity to support people to remain independent and achieve the outcomes that matter most to them
About ilarna
ilarna is an introductory platform that helps people find and connect with self employed Personal Assistants. We believe that people should have choice, control and flexibility over the support they receive and who provides it.
Through our platform, Personal Assistants have access to a variety of opportunities while retaining the flexibility and independence that comes with self employment.
NEXT STEP (Required to be introduced as an option to clients you'd like to support)
Complete your ilarna PA profile and vetting at https://app.ilarna.com to be introduced to this client, and become directly contactable and bookable by other support seekers using ilarna to find support at home in the future.
Why Complete Your PA Profile Now?
- Only vetted and Approved PA profiles can be introduced to clients
- Completing your profile early means you’re first in line to be introduced as an option to clients
· Your profile is visible and contactable to anyone seeking support on ilarna, helping you market your skills and secure more client introductions.
✅ Already Approved? – Great! Apply now and message the ilarna team for next steps
⏳ Started but Not Finished? - Log in at https://app.ilarna.com to complete your profile
❌ Not Started Yet? – Register now to access this role and future local clients
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Ilarna: Support that helps clients live well at home
Job Types: Temporary, Freelance
Pay: From £20.00 per hour
Benefits:
Application question(s):
- Do you have a clear Enhanced DBS Certificate issued within the last 12 months; OR a clear Enhanced DBS Certificate issued more than 12 months ago with a subscription to the DBS Update Service online?
- Are you currently self-employed, or open to becoming a self-employed Personal Assistant?
- Please advise your home postcode?
- What's the longest travel time you'd be prepared to undertake for a 1 hour support session?
- Please list the top 5 locations you'd ideally like to take on new clients in?
- How many years of experience do you have helping people regain confidence or independence following illness, injury or a significant life change? Please provide one example of a client.
- Many of the people we support are returning home after a hospital stay and may need reassurance, encouragement and practical support while they regain confidence and independence.
What interests you about this type of role?
- What days and times are you generally available to provide support?
- Are you able to accept opportunities at short notice?
- Please advise which opportunities you are interested in? Hourly; Overnight; Live-in; Short-term discharge support; Longer-term support; All
- Do you drive, have a current valid UK drivers licence, and have access to a vehicle to attend people's homes? If not, this doesn't rule you out so please still apply and let us know your travel plans. We don't mind how you get there, so long as you're reliable and punctual.
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
