Good environment, good salary, job security, work life balance, friendly staff
Cons
Unstable or irregular hours
* Shifts can be inconsistent week to week
* You may not always get the number of hours you want
* Some weeks can be very busy, others quiet
2. Variable pay depending on location/shift
* Pay rates may differ depending on the client site (HSE vs private)
* Unsocial hours may not always be as high as expected compared to direct HSE roles
3. Last-minute rota changes
* Shifts can be cancelled or changed at short notice
* This can affect planning personal life or finances
4. No fixed workplace
* You may be moved between different services
* Less continuity with service users compared to permanent roles
5. Competition for shifts
* High demand staff may get priority for certain shifts
* New staff sometimes need time to build up consistent allocations
Friendly managers who are flexible and work with you.
You can take on extra shifts.
Quality time with families.
Cons
Disorganized scheduling.
Not paid enough for the amount of work put in.
Lack of training.
Low staff causing burnout.
Some days moving every minute and not having a moment to eat or rest.
Being put in dangerous situations and not given the proper care to these situations and aftermath.