What are direct payments

An introduction into Direct Payments Read more

Direct payments

The purpose of Direct Payments is to allow disabled people to have control and flexibility for their care needs,
allowing them to lead an independent life.

“We believe that everybody, regardless of ability has the right to live a life without limitation”

What are direct payments

An introduction into Direct Payments Read more

How we support with direct payments

How Dewis CIL can support you with the running and management of your Direct Payment. Read more

Managed Accounts

Dewis C.I.L. can open and manage a specific bank account for selected clients. Read more

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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

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Advocacy Referral Form

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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.
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

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Online Advocacy Referral Form
Payroll

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Cardiff Direct Payments

Details about the Direct Payments Scheme in Cardiff
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