Gwent Access To Advocacy

Gwent Access To Advocacy Dewis supports the Gwent Access To Advocacy service and is a provider of advocacy to people with disabilities in the Gwent area.

For Mental Health Advocacy please see our Gwent Mental Health service page.

Advocacy support for people with other disabilities and their carers is covered by the GATA service in Gwent. Referrals will need to go through GATA before being allocated to Dewis CIL.

Visit the Gwent Access To Advocacy website

Latest

VOG670 Personal Assistant

Personal Assistant to support a man in his 70’s in the Barry area who has suffered from a stroke. The purpose of the job is to support the service user at home with domestic tasks, personal care and meal preparation. £11.44 per hour. Respite hours which will be used flexibly and can be discussed at interview. PA would ideally have some experience in caring role and be friendly and chatty. Please read full Job Description before applying.
PM1063 Personal Assistant

Personal Assistant to support a 25 year old woman in the Gilfach Goch area. The purpose of the job is to support the service user to do activities of my choice. Might also support me around the house and to provide my family with respite. 4 hours per week on Tuesday. £11.50 per hour and 40p per mile. PA must be a driver with business class insurance, and someone who is caring, friendly and proactive. Please read full Job Description before applying.
CDP2373 Personal Assistant to Child

Personal Assistant to Child required in Gabalfa area of Cardiff. Support is needed out in the community. During school holidays. I have 15 hours a week available, to be used in three or four hour blocks, usually on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, with some flexibility on other days. During term time. I have six hours available per week. Times and details can be discussed at interview and in conjunction with your application form. £12.75 an hour with pay increase pending.
PM1859 Personal Assistant

Personal Assistants (2:1) to support a young boy in the Nantgarw area with Autism. The purpose of the job is to help the service user access the community and engage in a variety of different activities. Some personal care required. 6 hours per week term time (3 hours per PA) and 12 hours during holidays (6 hours per PA). £12.40 per hour and mileage where applicable. PA must be a driver and be able to keep up with the him. Please read full Job Description before applying.

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About our mental health advocacy services in Blaenau Gwent, Caerphilly, Monmouthshire, Newport and Torfaen.
Advocacy - Newport

About our advocacy services in Newport.
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About our advocacy services in Rhondda Cynon Taf.
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Social Care Workers Additional Payment for eligible Personal Assistants

The scheme has been introduced by Welsh Government who are introducing the Real Living Wage for certain groups of social care workers. The additional payment demonstrates a commitment to improve the status, terms and conditions and career pathways for social care workers.
Cardiff Direct Payments

Details about the Direct Payments Scheme in Cardiff
NHS and Social Care Financial Recognition Scheme

The scheme has been introduced by Welsh Government to recognise and reward the hard work and commitment of social care staff including Personal Assistants (PA’s) who have provided essential care to our most vulnerable citizens during the most challenging period of the Covid-19 pandemic.