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What are the differences in being a directly employed worker and an agency worker?

Agency working can give a range of experience. You may also find the flexibility of agency work more suitable if you have commitments as a carer, for example. However, as an agency worker you will be working on short term contracts and will not have the same rights or 'influence' as directly employed members of staff.

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