Working as a Health and Social Care Consultant

Finding work as a health and social care consultant

There are a few different areas you can get into when you have your health and social care qualifications.

These include:

• Social work
• Care management
• Nursing
• Health therapies

Looking to specialist recruitment agencies is a great place to start for health and social care consultant roles; a quick Google search will bring up numerous agencies in the UK for you to browse through.

What are the benefits of contracting as a health and social care consultant?

Working in health and social care is one of the most rewarding jobs that can really make a difference to so many lives.

Working as a contractor means that you have the opportunity to work in different environments, meet and interact with a variety of people and therefore gain a wider range of skills and experience.

Many people working in the sector decide to go down the self-employed route due to the fact that they are often able to earn more than those who are employed.

A contractor will also have more freedom and flexibility compared to their permanent counterparts; being able to choose their own days and hours they want to work.

Take a look at our Benefits of Contracting page for more details on why so many people choose to become self-employed.

Do I need insurance?

Due to the nature of the job, it is recommended that health and social care consultants do have insurance to protect themselves.

It’s most certainly worth taking out Professional indemnity insurance – this will protect you against claims brought against you by clients or patients.

For more information on this, read our What is Professional Indemnity Insurance? page.

Do I need an accountant?

If you are self-employed and have a good understanding of UK tax laws then you can of course take control of your own accounts.

However, if you’re unsure, it could be more trouble than it’s worth – unfortunately, ignorance isn’t a good enough excuse for HMRC should you make any errors.

An accountant really is an essential tool and a great asset to any business or contractor – not only will they help you to keep on top of your financial liabilities and deadlines, but they’ll also be able to provide you with useful financial advice too.

Just make sure to choose an accountant who:

• Specialises in contractor tax
• Has qualifications
• Has a good reputation
• 4Offers a fixed monthly amount so you avoid any surprise bills!

For more help and information on this, read our Choosing a Contractor Accountant page.

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