WHITEHALL

Vaccine may be made compulsory for care home staff

By Dan Peters | 14 April 2021

Staff in English care homes with older adults may be required to have a COVID-19 vaccine in a bid...

HEALTH

Will COVID be the catalyst for change?

By Simon Bottery | 30 March 2021

Simon Bottery argues there is overwhelming evidence to show that people ‘want a better, fairer so...

ADULT SOCIAL CARE

A singular opportunity for the social care workforce

By Stephen Chandler | 30 March 2021

Better pay is crucial to stopping workforce ‘churn’, says Stephen Chandler. The impact of COVID-1...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Seize the reins

By Simon Edwards | 30 March 2021

The County Councils Network's new business plan for recovery and renewal puts forward evidence-ba...

ADULT SOCIAL CARE

The future of social care

By Kathryn Smith | 29 March 2021

After 25 years of inaction, the Government has the chance to create a lasting legacy of a reforme...

ASSOCIATION OF DIRECTORS OF ADULT SOCIAL SERVICES

Councils face rise in demand for short-term care

By Ann McGauran | 26 March 2021

Councils have faced a 7% rise in demand for short-term support in the last four years and are dea...

FINANCE

Short-term funding has held back care, says watchdog

By Michael Burton | 25 March 2021

Short-term funding has held back investment in the unstable £16.5bn adult social care market desp...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

A Beveridge-sized challenge for local government

By Michael Burton | 24 March 2021

Michael Burton says planning for the aftermath of the pandemic 'need not wait until the number of...

ADULT SOCIAL CARE

Pushing for influence on the national stage

By Heather Jameson | 23 March 2021

Heather Jameson talks to chief executive of Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council, Graham F...

ADULT SOCIAL CARE

Plymouth to create council-owned care company

By MJ Editor | 22 March 2021

Plymouth City Council will create its own care company after a number of providers warned they co...

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frederica-diamanta

Service Director Resources & Performance

Up to £123k + relocation

This integrated team will provide expert advice, as well as ensuring a single ‘line of sight’ on resources coming into the authority. Apply for this job

Cornwall Council

Director of Public Health

£112k-£117k

From Starting Well to Living Well and Aging Well, we’re working to deliver a comprehensive public health offer across Somerset. Apply for this job

Somerset Council

Assistant Chief Fire Officer

£121,180 rising to £134,644 plus benefits and provided car

Premium jobReporting directly to the Chief Fire Officer to support and advise the Fire Authority Apply for this job

Nottinghamshire Fire & Rescue Service