Advocacy - Groups

Gwent Groups

Let's Talk - Peer Support Groups In Gwent the "Let's Talk" groups run once a month in Newport, North Caerphilly and South Caerphilly. It is free to attend these groups and are for people with mental health conditions and their carers.

The group provides an informal setting for people to meet others that may be in similar situations to themselves, share experiences and learn new things via speakers and activities provided. Tea and cake is always available!

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DPC1107 Personal assistant

11 year old boy living in Pentre with my parents. I am full of energy and always lots of fun. My mum says I make her laugh all of the time. The purpose of the job is to enable me to enjoy some social activities and get to spend time out and about in my local community. I like going to soft play centres such as Fuze and when the weather is nice I like outdoor parks such as Pentre Park. There is up to 8 hours available. £9.60 per hour (please read full JD before applying)
DP1708 Personal assistant

I’m a gentleman in my early 60s living in the Tonyrefail area, and I suffer with Alzheimer’s. My wife is my primary carer, although it would be fantastic for a Personal Assistant to provide her with some help looking after me so she can have some respite. This might include going for local walks or even just sitting with me in the house to make sure I’m safe. 14 hours per week split across multiple days (open to flexibility), £10.50 per hour.
CDP1172 Female Relief Personal Assistant to Adult

Female Relief, Personal assistant to adult required in Llandaff area of Cardiff. Relief PA needed to cover annual leave and sickness. Support is needed in the home. Female PA required due to level of personal care. 8.25 hours needed to be worked per week. 10am start time. Days to be discussed with employer. £9.80 per hour. Car driver is preferred for this position. Please read full job description before applying.
DPC1388 Personal assistants

I'm an 8-year-old living with my family in Tonyrefail. I am a active and happy little boy who loves going to the park. I have a learning disability and am non-verbal which means I find it difficult to communicate what I want or need. I love going out but can get easily overwhelmed and anxious. My mother would like to employ another PA to work together with my present PA as I require 2:1 support. There are 3 hours pw available to be worked after school and possibly weekends. (Please read full JD)

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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.
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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.
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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.
Advocacy Referral Form

To make a referral to one of our Advocacy services please complete our referral form.
DP1708 Personal assistant

I’m a gentleman in my early 60s living in the Tonyrefail area, and I suffer with Alzheimer’s. My wife is my primary carer, although it would be fantastic for a Personal Assistant to provide her with some help looking after me so she can have some respite. This might include going for local walks or even just sitting with me in the house to make sure I’m safe. 14 hours per week split across multiple days (open to flexibility), £10.50 per hour.