For many dedicated professionals in the social care sector, there comes a point where the standard nine-to-five grind (which, let’s be fair, is rarely actually just nine-to-five) starts to lose its shine. The passion for helping vulnerable young people is still very much there, of course, but the desire for a bit more autonomy often starts to creep in. It raises a tricky question: how does one stay involved in making a difference while reclaiming a bit of personal time?

Well, moving into independent assessment work is often the answer for those who have already put in the hard yards and gained significant experience. It offers a way to keep using those valuable skills but on a self-employed basis, which naturally allows for a much better balance between professional duties and life outside of work.

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