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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195RCT

195RCT - Female can work in Rhondda Valleys area, lives in Gilfach Goch. Available 25hrs per week, Monday to Friday. Driver/Owner/Non-Smoker

194RCT

194RCT - Female can work in RCT area, lives in Aberdare. Available 10-20 hrs per week, prefer to work days. Driver/Owner/Non-Smoker

193RCT - Female can work in RCT, Bridgend, Cardiff, Llantwit Major, Cowbridge, Barry. Lives in Tonypandy. Available 20 to 40hrs per week, quite flexible can't do Wednesday evenings or Sunday mornings. Driver/Owner/Non-Smoker

DPC1398 Personal Assistant

I'm a 9yr old boy living in Porth with my parent & siblings. I have a diagnosis of Autism, making communication and social interaction difficult for me. I have a good sense of humour and engage quite easily on a 121 basis. 3hrs per week. £9.50ph, 0.40p mileage allowance. PA to drive me in your car. PA to be outgoing, fun and friendly. Please read full Job Description before applying.

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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Coronavirus (Covid-19) Statement

Dewis statement concerning the Coronavirus

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.

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. £8.70ph, 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.

Cardiff Direct Payments

Details about the Direct Payments Scheme in Cardiff

DP1581 Personal Assistant

I'm an elderly gentleman living in the Rhondda. I have Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP) is an uncommon brain disorder that affects movement, control of walking, movement, vision, speech, swallowing, mood, behaviour & thinking. 2 overnights pw 21:30pm-06:30am (waking nights) ideally weekend night shifts would be ideal to provide respite for my family but can be flexible on agreement to which nights. £9.50ph. Please read full Job Description before applying.

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. There are 6hrs per week available. Fri 9am-3pm. £9.75ph. PA to be a non-smoker. Please read the full Job Description before applying.

VOG676 Personal Assistant

I'm an eighty-year-old gentleman living in the area of Dinas Powys with my son, he works very long hours and I spend all day by myself. I am an independent man who likes things in a traditional way. 11hrs total 9.00am – 10.00am Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun, 9.00am – 12.00am Tues, Thurs. £9.90ph. Please read full Job Description before applying.