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VOG144

Male available to work in the Vale of Glamorgan area. Looking for Day hours but potentially could work Evenings/Nights. Up to 35 hours per week. I am able to drive & own my own vehicle. Non Smoker.
VOG749 Personal assistant

I am an 80 year old gentleman and I have been together with my wife for 56 years, We would like to employ a team of Carers to support us both at home to remain as independent and safe as possible. This would include personal care, general cleaning around the home & food preparation. Days/Nights available @ £10ph or £81 per night shift. Please read through the full job description before applying.
DP1490 Weekend Personal assistant.

60 year old woman living in Hirwaun. I live with my cat and my dog, a Westie called Tilly. I describe myself as a ‘happy-go-lucky’ person and feel I can chat to anyone. I enjoy the company of others. I like music especially Motown and Soul. I have MS and am a wheelchair user. I am a smoker so whoever works with me will need to be Comfortable with this. I am looking for a Personal Assistant who can assist me to maintain my independence at home. 5 hrs available @ £10.80 ph
DP1709 Personal assistant

I’m a lady in my 70’s living in the Penygraig area with my husband who has a diagnosis of dementia. We also have a dog. I provide care for my husband 24/7. I have recently accepted the offer of support for a Personal Assistant to sit with my husband to provide me with some respite. I am looking for a Personal Assistant for carer sits. 6 hours per week, £10.50 per hour.

Carers Wales are delighted and excited to announce our dedicated virtual wellbeing day. Mae Gofalwyr Cymru yn falch iawn ac yn gyffrous i gyhoeddi ein diwrnod lles rhithwir arbennig ar - lein.

We are hosting a full day of activities to support the mindfulness and wellbeing of unpaid carers on Saturday 27th February 2021. Each session is individual and you can join as many or as few as you like. You do not have to commit to the whole day.
Health and Wellbeing Framework for the Social Care Workforce

Practice Solutions are supporting Social Care Wales to develop a health and wellbeing framework for the Social Care Workforce. We hope that this project will shine a light on health and wellbeing and how it is measured. The project will consider what staff expect of their employer and, in turn, what the employer expects of staff, the priorities for good health and well-being, and what more needs to be done to improve it.
Valuing Voices in Wales Report - Oct 2020

Advocacy survey finds widespread human rights breaches of vulnerable people. Download the report.
RCT - Improving our offer to people with learning disabilities and autism in Rhondda Cynon Taf Information for family carers

Would you like to take part in improving opportunities and services for people with learning disabilities and autism in Rhondda Cynon Taf? We are particularly focussing on the priorities people have previously identified, which include Health, Home, Employment and Family Support.
Upholding rights & valuing voices: Advocacy principles for coronavirus and beyond

The new principles set out the advocacy sector’s shared vision for advocacy in coronavirus and beyond.
Barod Live Webchat service

This brand new service is the first of its kind for substance misuse in Wales.
Citizens Advice Services in Gwent

An update from Citizens Advice regarding their services during the Coronavirus crisis.
Dewis Dollies and Dudes Calendar

Find out about the fundraising calendar made by staff at Dewis CIL.

Personal Assistant Vacancies

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CDP152 Personal Assistant to Child

Personal assistant to Child required in Whitchurch area of Cardiff. Support is needed in the home and out in the community with various different activities, such as bowling, swimming and walking around charity shops. The hours needed to be worked are 3 hours per week, which can either be on a Wednesday or a Thursday 3:30pm-7:30pm. Times can be flexible. It is essential to be a car driver for this position. Please read full job description before applying.
Dewis Dollies and Dudes Calendar

Find out about the fundraising calendar made by staff at Dewis CIL.
Coronavirus (Covid-19) Statement

Dewis statement concerning the Coronavirus
COVID-19 VACCINATION PROGRAMME
DP1663 Casual Personal Assistants

I am a man in my 80’s and have a diagnosis of Lewy body dementia. I am currently living with my wife. I am looking for a few PA’s to support me in my home in Tonyrefail, South Wales. Casual PA now needed. £9.50 per hour.
DP797 Personal Assistant

I'm a lady in my 30s living in Hawthorn with my 3 daughters. I have a cognitive impairment, field vision loss on the left side and left sided muscle weakness caused by a stroke. I experience chronic fatique. I'm studying at the moment at Uni to be a learning disability nurse. 12hrs per week ideally spread over a few days. £10.00ph, mileage £0.40 per mile. Car driver with a full clean UK driving licence is essential. Female is required due to personal care. Please read the full Job Description.
PRIV033 Personal Assistant

PRIV033 - I'm a 23 year old girl who lives at home with my parents and my dog in Brecon. I have a rare form of restricted growth which affects my mobility resulting in me being a wheelchair user. To support me whilst I am at home and when out and about. I'm looking for 3 PA’s in total. 18 hrs per week, shift pattern will be 2 days pw 9:00-6:00 weekdays and Saturdays and 9:00-22:00 every other Saturday. Car Driver needed. £9.80 per hour. Please read full Job Description before applying.
DP1656 Personal Assistants (2 PA's per shift)

Lady from Aberdare area. I suffer with Dementia, I'm looking for someone to undertake assistance with personal care tasks. 2PA's will be required each shift. will need flexibility with working times, to be friendly and reliable. Pay rate £10.30ph.
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