Pros
The work feels genuinely meaningful and makes a real difference to people’s lives Great colleagues, supportive team. Lot of support and a culture of inclusion. Flexible working arrangements, including home working, which helps with work–life balance Good access to training and opportunities to develop advocacy skills Inclusive and compassionate culture where people generally want to do the right thing. Training platforms are fantastic and I've had autonomy in the role like nowhere else.
Cons
Low pay, low pay and low pay. A complex, demanding role requiring a specialist professional skill set and knowledge of key areas of legislation such as the Care Act and MCA, The demands of the role simple aren't reflected in the pay or career progression.