Pros
Working from home The 5 week initial training is enjoyable There is support to be utilised
Cons
Whilst the training is enjoyable it doesn't really prepare you for the role. You're given unrealistic targets to meet when you are still learning the role Feedback is inconsistent. You could write two identical reports and one could be "Acceptable" the other "Unacceptable" Your professional judgement counts for nothing. You can write a so called Acceptable report and the DWP can still find a problem with it. Your manager doesn't have a clue what your role entails as they haven't done it themselves. No consideration is given to the fact that it'll take longer to assess and write the report of someone who has say 5 conditions and someone who has one condition It's can be isolating Feedback can be harsh to read.