ADULT SOCIAL CARE

An uplifting social alliance

By Mark Whitehead | 26 March 2024

Young people with learning disabilities want to work, but more supported internships are needed. ...

SOCIAL CARE

Care satisfaction hits all-time low

By Martin Ford | 25 March 2024

Public satisfaction with social care services has slumped to the lowest level ever recorded, acco...

WHITEHALL

'Grave concerns' over phone switchover

By Dan Peters | 22 March 2024

UK mayors have expressed ‘grave concerns’ about the impact on vulnerable people of the planned ph...

ADULT SOCIAL CARE

Southend-on-Sea says other councils soaking up supported living capacity

By Paul Marinko | 18 March 2024

Southend-on-Sea City Council has revealed a significant amount of its supported living capacity i...

HEALTH

Fighting fit in Stockport

By Cllr Mark Hunter | 13 March 2024

It may be testing times for councils, but Stockport MBC is pulling out the stops to ensure its re...

RECRUITMENT

Adult services will reap the benefits of data

By Sam Villis | 13 March 2024

A pioneering initiative funded through the apprenticeship levy is aimed at fostering a community ...

FINANCE

Adult social care demand reaches unprecedented high

By Martin Ford | 12 March 2024

The King’s Fund’s annual social care report published today found adult care requests hit a recor...

FINANCE

Deprivation of Liberty backlog 'may never be eradicated'

By Martin Ford | 08 March 2024

A report has called for councils to get more resources to tackle the Deprivation of Liberty Safeg...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

We need fairer funding of local government, and we need it now

By Cllr John Merry | 07 March 2024

Cllr John Merry says that while the chancellor stressed the need for more efficiency in this week...

ADULT SOCIAL CARE

Local investment can reap national rewards

By Sir Bob Neill | 06 March 2024

Sir Bob Neill feels the Budget was an opportunity to provide financial aid for councils, which in...

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Director of Family Help and Safeguarding

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frederica-diamanta

Director of Family Help and Safeguarding

£105,836 - £121,235

Brighter Futures for Children is looking for a visionary leader to drive transformation and improvement in children's services at a pivotal time. Apply for this job

Reading Borough Council

Head of Highways Operations

Salary: £78,168 per annum

Premium jobSomerset offers a unique blend of natural beauty, rich history and vibrant community life. Apply for this job

Somerset Council

Head of Operational Services

£73,051 to £75,342

Are you ready to shape the future of a thriving district? Apply for this job

South Derbyshire District Council