What is advocacy?

What does advocacy mean and what can advocates do to help? Read more

Advocacy

We will make sure that people are heard, and their rights are respected

We will communicate effectively and safely meet with people in person

We will ensure that people can access advocacy

We will take positive anti-discrimination action

We will work together to promote systemic change

Dewis CIL provides a number of advocacy services across Wales, which range from
Independent Professional Advocacy (in line with the Social Services and Wellbeing Act 2014),
Community Advocacy, through to Peer and Self-Advocacy support.
All of our advocacy services provide high quality and totally free advocacy support for those who are eligible .

See the links below to find out more about advocacy and whether there are services available in your area.

For more information about the 5 Principles of Advocacy download the PDF here.

For information about vacancies in our Advocacy services pleased see our Advocacy Jobs page.

Advocacy Referral Form

To make a referral to one of our Advocacy services please complete our referral form. Read more

Advocacy - Groups

About the advocacy groups facilitated by Dewis CIL. Read more

Advocacy Jobs

Details of any Advocacy vacancies within Dewis CIL and how to contact us. Read more

What is advocacy?

What does advocacy mean and what can advocates do to help? Read more

Spot Purchases

How to apply for advocacy or other services when it's not part of our normal contracts, e.g. for parents in child protection cases, Litigation Friend etc. Read more

Advocacy in your area

Find out what advocacy services we may provide in your area. Read more

Latest

VOG426 Personal Assistant

I am a 37 year old woman living in the Barry area. I love acting and attend Hijinx theatre in Cardiff. I am very independent and manage all of my own care and support needs. PURPOSE OF THE JOB To help support and provide me with company when out in the community. HOURS OF WORK 6 hours a week to be used flexibly. RATES OF PAY £11.00 per hour.
DPC1155Personal Assistant (child)

I am a 15 year old boy with Autism. I live in Aberdare with my family. Although my verbal communication skills are good, I do have some difficulty with instructions. I enjoy listening to music, particularly the charts and watching MTV. I also love watching quiz shows. In the summer time I like going to the caravan with my family and going for walks. HOURS OF WORK 8 ¼ hours per week during term-time 9 hours per week during non-term-time RATE OF PAY £ 11.50 per hour including mileage
VOG845Personal Assistant

I am a 77 year old lady living in the Barry area who has spent a long time as a house wife whilst my husband worked. I have been married for 35 years. Although I have always looked after other people, I don’t always remember to look after myself I have 11.5 hours per week available. I would need someone to come every day but specific hours can be worked out together. RATES OF PAY £11.00 per hour
VOG111Personal Assistant

I am a friendly lady living with my 2 sons in the Cowbridge area. I have M.E and so am therefore looking to employ a Personal Assistant to assist me at home with day to day tasks enabling me to remain independence. My condition fluctuates a lot. 5 hours per week contracted with the possibility of more if I have appointments, which can be discussed at interview up to 10 hours per week RATES OF PAY £11.30 per hour

Personal Assistant Vacancies

Personal Assistant Vacancies In Your Area
Advocacy Referral Form

To make a referral to one of our Advocacy services please complete our referral form.
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.
About Dewis

About Dewis
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.
Personal Assistant Finder

View available personal assistants in your area.
Online Advocacy Referral Form
Payroll

Payroll main page
Cardiff Direct Payments

Details about the Direct Payments Scheme in Cardiff
Advocacy Feedback Forms

Links to our different feedback forms