It is enticing to go freelance in the Care Industry, but there are many pros and cons to working as an Independent Care Worker vs working on Staff. Let’s break it down.
When you’re an Independent Support Worker
When you’re a Support Worker at Subee
Income Instability:
You set your own hours, but must find your own work, market yourself, and manage ongoing client relationships, so earnings can be inconsistent and unpredictable. Plus, you must arrange own backup if you require time off if you are sick or want to go on holiday.
Income Stability:
At Subee, we source the work to match your hours and availability. And, you have annual leave entitlements, accrue long-service leave, and are entitled to worker rights, dispute resolution, and HR support.
Be your own Boss:
You get paid directly by the client but you need to manage billing clients, use your own transport/vehicle, and cover for your own holidays and leave, and manage insurance, superannuation and training.
Benefits of being on Staff:
Paid weekly and entitled to superannuation, paid leave, accrual of long-service leave, professional training, employee assistance program (EAP), and use of company cars.
No clinical support:
When health issues that may arise with clients, that are out of your scope of practice, you have no clinical support at hand.
Nurses on hand:
At Subee, you have clinical support from our Registered Nurses who can provide on-call support 24/7.
Admin and Compliance is all yours:
You handle all billing and admin, taxes, client management, and have no employer support. Plus, you manage your own risks and compliance with Aged Care and NDIS requirements.
We handle Admin and Compliance:
Subee has a 30+ year proven track record and every year we must pass a wide array of professional oversight and compliance accreditations to protect our clients AND you as a staff member. Your job offers very clear roles, expectations, and support from managers and colleagues.
Fewer Professional Opportunities:
No bosses, but less social interaction and team support, and you need to source your own networking, clinical allies, professional resources and online training.
Professional Opportunities:
Career progression, networking, and access to professional resources and free online education.
