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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VOG459 casual personal assistant

Lady from the Barry Area looking for a casual PA. Job will be mainly within the local community. There will be 3 hrs pw, Flexibility required. This position is only to cover when the main PA is unavailable. Driver required. Rate of pay £9.20.
CDP1764 Personal Assistant to Child

Personal assistant to Child required in Roath area of Cardiff. Support is needed out in the community. 4 hours per week term time and 6 hours per week during school holidays. £9.60 per hour. Car driver needed. Please read job description.
VOG729 Personal Assistant

26 yr old female from Wenvoe. I need help with planning & cooking nutritious meals also assisting me to shop for ingredients. The job is 2 hours per week with times being flexible. The rate of pay is £9.45 per hour.
VOG607 Personal assistant for a child

10yr old female from Barry, I'm a wheelchair user and non-verbal. Work will be based in the local community. Job will be 11-14 hours per week, shifts negotiable. The rate of pay is £9.20ph. You will need to be able to drive and have your own vehicle.

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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 Personal Assistants

A LITTLE ABOUT MYSELF I am 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 am looking for a few PA’s to support me in my home in Tonyrefail, South Wales. I was a keen sportsman with my main passions cricket and rugby both playing and watching Glamorgan in Cardiff as well as the four nations and I have been to Australia to watch the Ashes. I also enjoyed a competitive game of squash. In my working life I was
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.
DP1656 Personal Assistants (2 PA's per shift)

Lady from Aberdare area. I suffer with Dementia, I'm looking for someone to undertake assistance with personal care tasks. 2PA's will be required each shift. will need flexibility with working times, To be friendly and reliable. Pay rate £10.30ph.
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.
DPC1580 Personal Assistant

I'm a cheeky little lady with a wicked sense of humour living in Rhydyfelin. I enjoy sensory play, swimming, painting and generally making a mess. I'm clever and can tell you what I want using my eyes. 3hrs fortnightly, £9.50ph. Purpose of job is to help me gain confidence and independence whilst supporting me to do the thing I enjoy doing, whilst also providing respite for my parents. Car driver/owner with business class insurance is required. Please read the full Job Description.