SOCIAL CARE

We need to protect those without a voice

By Elyzabeth Hawkes | 13 September 2022

The proposed Bill of Rights may have been postponed, but Elyzabeth Hawkes says there is still no ...

HUMAN RESOURCES

Fear and intimidation in a local authority

By Blair McPherson | 13 September 2022

The relationship between officers and members is one of trust and confidence, but it can break do...

FINANCE

Councils grapple with multi-million pound overspends

By Martin Ford | 13 September 2022

Escalating demand and costs for children’s services are heaping pressure on council budgets as mo...

DATA

Children's care reviewer 'impatient' for response

By Martin Ford | 08 September 2022

The author of the independent review of children's social care has said he is ‘impatient’ to hear...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Cost of living crisis to lead to 'catastrophic' winter

By William Eichler | 07 September 2022

The cost of living crisis will have a ‘catastrophic’ impact, with increases in the number of chil...

WHITEHALL

Ofsted rates Nottingham children's services as inadequate

By Mark Whitehead | 05 September 2022

Ofsted inspectors have rated children’s services at Nottingham City Council as ‘inadequate’ – thr...

HUMAN RESOURCES

Scottish council workers consider 7.5% pay offer

By William Eichler | 05 September 2022

Strikes that have hit schools and waste services across a number of council areas in Scotland hav...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Forced co-operation?

By Kathy Evans | 29 August 2022

Kathy Evans questions the merit of proposals to create regional care cooperatives in the wake of ...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Boosting children's future life chances

By Steve Crocker | 29 August 2022

There has been virtually no change in the disadvantage gap at GCSE level over the past 20 years. ...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Why early help services are essential

By Nancy Meehan | 29 August 2022

A pioneering improvement plan and focus on early intervention earned Torbay’s children’s services...

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Strategic Lead Safe and Strong Communities - WMF3010e

£55,119 - £57,362

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Strategic Lead with significant experience in community services Apply for this job

Westmorland and Furness Council

Assistant Director of Housing

£99,816 per annum

Our vision for Rotherham is that we come together as a community Apply for this job

Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council

Director of Housing Services

up to £144,249

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Newham London Borough Council

frederica-diamanta

Strategic Lead Safe and Strong Communities - WMF3010e

£55,119 - £57,362

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Strategic Lead with significant experience in community services Apply for this job

Westmorland and Furness Council

Assistant Director of Housing

£99,816 per annum

Our vision for Rotherham is that we come together as a community Apply for this job

Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council

Director of Housing Services

up to £144,249

Lead Change Where It Matters Most Apply for this job

Newham London Borough Council