CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Councils liable for foster care abuse

By Hiba Mahamadi | 19 October 2017

Local authorities can be held liable for abuse committed by foster carers even if the authority i...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Rochdale denies failing children in care

By Hiba Mahamadi | 13 October 2017

Rochdale MBC has denied that it has failed to protect children in care from being trafficked afte...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Worcestershire's children's services showing 'tangible' signs of progress, inspectors say

By William Eichler | 12 October 2017

Worcestershire CC's children’s services are showing ‘tangible’ signs of improvement but require ‘...

CHILD ABUSE

New research: Councils more aware of the need to combat child abuse

By Hiba Mahamadi | 12 October 2017

There has been a ‘sharp increase’ in local authorities’ efforts to recognise and combat child sex...

WHITEHALL

Opportunity is knocking for 'jaw-dropping' local government

By Heather Jameson | 10 October 2017

Local government is jaw dropping, can inspire citizens and, at its best, can outshine any part of...

CHILD ABUSE

Child sexual exploitation soars by 200% in Bradford

By Hiba Mahamadi | 09 October 2017

Child sexual exploitation (CSE) offences in Bradford have increased by more than 200% between 201...

FINANCE

Childhood abuse reforms could see Scottish councils face an insurance black hole

By Pamela Stevenson | 27 September 2017

Despite council support for a Bill that will allow childhood abuse survivors to sue for historic ...

FINANCE

Scots set for new care abuse claims

By Mark Conrad | 27 September 2017

Scotland’s councils have been warned to brace themselves for a wave of compensation claims from p...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Council takes back control of children's services

By Dan Peters | 19 September 2017

Rotherham MBC has won back democratic control of all functions apart from children’s social care,...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Directors call for more cash to tackle roots of domestic abuse

By Hiba Mahamadi | 19 September 2017

The president of the Association of Directors of Children’s Services has called on the Government...

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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