# Event Details - **Event Name**: Is Social Care Self Employment Right for Me? - **Event Start and End Date**: Mon, 27 Apr, 2026 at 10:00 am – Mon, 27 Apr, 2026 at 02:00 pm (+01:00) - **Event Description**: Join us in person to find out if being your own boss in social care suits you!About this EventIs Social Care Self Employment Right for Me?Thinking about diving into self-employed social care? Join us for an in-person chat where we'll explore what it means to work for yourself in this field. Whether you’re curious about the pros, the challenges, or just want honest info, this event is your chance to get real answers and meet people who’ve been there. Come along, ask questions, and see if this path fits your style!This short introductory course rin by Vince Tillman is designed to help people explore what it really means to work as an independent social care support worker (SCSW) supporting people with needs in the community.It offers a practical, honest overview of the role — not just the caring work itself, but everything that comes with being self-employed, including responsibilities, boundaries, flexibility, and risk. The session is designed to support informed decision-making, whether that leads you towards this pathway or helps you decide it is not the right fit.What will the course cover?What an independent SCSW role involves in practiceUnderstanding the needs of people you may support and how to assist with daily livingThe realities of self-employment in care: income, flexibility, responsibility and accountabilityThe pros and cons of working independentlyAn overview of legal, safeguarding and professional expectationsExploring whether this type of work fits your lifestyle, values and circumstancesThis course is suitable for:People who are curious about or open to the idea of working self-employedThose looking for more flexible working hoursPeople seeking a manageable route back into work that fits around their life and needsAnyone considering work in the care or support sectorPeople with a wide range of life experience, practical skills or a desire to help othersYou do not need previous professional care experience to attend.What you’ll leave withA clearer understanding of what the role really involvesInsight into whether self-employed care work could be right for youAn informed go / pause / no position and suggested next stepsDeciding that this is not the right pathway for you is a valid and positive outcome of the course. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/frome-somerset/is-social-care-self-employment-right-for-me/100001984474856717 - **Event Categories**: Workshops - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 40, max: 40, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Frome, Somerset - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: The Welsh Mill Hub - **lat**: 51.2386046 - **long**: -2.3169638 - **full address**: The Welsh Mill Hub, Park Hill Drive, Frome, Somerset, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Is Social Care Self Employment Right for Me? - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/ff288c3e15ee0472b5cc382e0f921e4640c1e4a2a1c06d99582a2d4e8314a647-rimg-w940-h470-dc040404-gmir.jpg?v=1774130437 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Is Social Care Self Employment Right for Me? being held? - **A:** Is Social Care Self Employment Right for Me? takes place on Mon, 27 Apr, 2026 at 10:00 am to Mon, 27 Apr, 2026 at 02:00 pm at The Welsh Mill Hub, Park Hill Drive, Frome, Somerset, United Kingdom. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for Is Social Care Self Employment Right for Me?? - **A:** Tickets for Is Social Care Self Employment Right for Me? are priced at GBP 40 per person. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityGeneral AdmissionGBP 40Available - **Q**: Who is organizing Is Social Care Self Employment Right for Me?? - **A:** Is Social Care Self Employment Right for Me? is organized by Edventure: Frome. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Is Social Care Self Employment Right for Me? is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Frome, Somerset, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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