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Heads of Service at South Tyneside Council

Shape Our Future And we'll shape yours!

If you're interested in improving care and promoting the best possible outcomes for vulnerable children, young people and adults, then we want to hear from you.

* Head of Children and Families Services, Circa £84,000
* Business Manager (Adult Services), £56,236 to £60,311
* Strategic Lead (High Impact Families), £56,236 to £60,311 (fixed term contract)

Find out more about these vacancies at our website.

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Government 'stands ready' to rein in private providers' profits

By Ann McGauran | 16 June 2026

The Government is prepared to bring in local profit caps to rein back private providers of children’s placements and temporary housing, communities secretary...

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Lessons from Swansea: A collaborative approach to addressing poverty stigma

By Amanda Hill-Dixon | 11 June 2026

Amanda Hill-Dixon sets out evidence-informed actions for councils to reduce poverty stigma through universal services, dignified support, inclusive communica...

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Breaking point: Tough choices for childrens' services

By Martin Ford | 06 May 2026

Governments are finally confronting the spiralling cost of children’s services. As pressures intensify and budgets buckle, the real question is no longer whe...

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Crude reckoning

By David Blackman | 05 May 2026

In the wake of the Iran-US conflict councils could be hit by a surge in inflation, insecurity of fuel supplies, demands for higher pay and more pressure on t...