Advocacy stories

Dewis rock!

A client's account of how advocacy made a difference in getting the right treatment for his mental health. Read more

"All of the issues were resolved quickly."

A brief account of how an advocate helped when issues weren't being resolved. Read more

Helping People To Have A Voice

A short video from a Dewis CIL Advocacy client. Read more

"Dewis Advocacy is great..."

An advocacy client's words summing up what she thinks about the service. Read more

Individual Stories Video

A video with a number of stories from people who have used Dewis CIL Advocacy services. Read more

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VOG578 Casual Personal Assistant

A LITTLE ABOUT MYSELF I am a 74 year old lady living in Barry. I live alone (with my 2 dogs). I am a chatty person, who is outgoing and I really enjoy having a laugh. I like listening to music and singing along. I especially like ABBA, Cliff Richard and any music from the ‘50s (especially Rock & Roll). I like to watch old films and musicals. I like to have the TV on in the background, especially when it’s quiz shows such as The Chase. I love Christmas and am more than happy to talk abou

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.

135VOG

REF:135VOG - Female can work in Penarth, Sully and Dinas Powys. Various Hours. See Application. Driver/Owner

134VOG

REF: 134VOG -Female can work in Llantwit Major, ST. Athan and Cowbridge areas. 10 Hrs Wed. any time 4:30 on wards on Mon, Tues, Thur Fri. Any time on Weekends Driver/Owner

CDF KB Personal Assistant to Adult

Personal Assistant to Adult required in Cathays area of Cardiff. Support is needed within the home and out in the community, assistance is needed being taken to Cardiff University. The hours that are needed to be worked are 12 hour shifts. Day shift: 7:30am- 7:30pm. Night shift 7:30pm- 7:30am. There are many shifts available contact us for more information. Relief work is also needed. The hourly rate for this position is £10 per hour. Car Driver is essential. Please read full job description.

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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.

Coronavirus (Covid-19) Statement

Dewis statement concerning the Coronavirus

Dewis Dollies and Dudes Calendar

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

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.

DP1663 Personal Assistants

I'm a man in my 80’s and have a diagnosis of Lewy body dementia. I am currently residing with my wife and daughter in North Wales. I'm looking for a few PA’s to support me in my home in Tonyrefail, South Wales. Please refer to the job description for the hours, can be split between a few PA. £9.50 per hour day rate. PA's to support with personal care, meal preparation and activities in the home. Please read full Job Description before applying.

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.

Advocacy Referral Form

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

VOG466 Personal Assistant

I'm a lady in my 50’s living with my parents in St Athan. I have my own space in the house as my parents want me to be as independent as possible. I have epilepsy and have daily seizures and I also have very little communication, but am able to communicate my needs. PA to provide me with support for my bedtime routine. 17hrs pw 3 days Monday 7 hrs, Tuesday 3 hrs and Thursday 7 hrs. £10ph. PA to be a non-smoker. Car driver needed. Please read the full Job Description before applying.