CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE

'Joint action' needed over service reforms

By Jamie Hailstone | 05 October 2011

Sir Stephen Bubb urges the Government and councils to work more closely with the third sector, an...

CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE

Dream deal paves way towards a better life for elderly

05 October 2011

The Big Lottery Fund has announced a £110m package to help older people become more involved in t...

CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE

Charity finances at an 'all-time low' say leaders

05 October 2011

Confidence among charity leaders about the sector's financial future is at an all-time low, says ...

CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE

Ex-Labour minister backs locally-led commissioning

By Jamie Hailstone | 29 September 2011

Shadow cabinet office minister, Tessa Jowell, has called for more ‘community-led commissioning’ i...

CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE

Support grows to 'open up' services

By Jamie Hailstone | 29 September 2011

MPs have been urged to use a debate on the Public Services Bill next month to show how serious th...

CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE

Protecting children

By Nicola Carroll | 29 September 2011

Early intervention and listening to children's concerns proved key ingredients in the success of ...

CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE

Call for 'long-term response' to tackle root causes of riots

21 September 2011

A group of charities has warned against knee-jerk reactions in the aftermath of last month’s riots.

CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE

Youngsters issue Ofsted report

21 September 2011

Children have given Ofsted their own audit, as they expressed their views about social care inspe...

CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE

Kids 'tipped off'

21 September 2011

Almost four in five children (78%) living in care homes were tipped-off by staff that an Ofsted i...

CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE

Joint local effort to streamline delivery

By Jamie Hailstone | 21 September 2011

Telford and Wrekin Council’s community and voluntary group leaders came together last week, for t...

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frederica-diamanta

Commissioning Manager - Design Services

£53,691 - £55,886 per annum (pay award pending)

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Commissioning Manager (Design Services) to join our dynamic team. Apply for this job

Mansfield District Council

Corporate Director of Wellbeing

£153k (pay award pending)

This is a career-defining opportunity to lead one of the most critical and wide-reaching roles at BCP Council Apply for this job

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council

Director of Planning and Economy

£104,464 (plus generous pension and benefits)

Southend-on-Sea is one of the UK’s newest cities, and this is a fascinating time to join us as we shape our future. Apply for this job

Southend-on-Sea City Council