LEGAL

Judge calls for more children's home placements

By Martin Ford | 03 May 2022

A judge has called for more support from the Government to fund secure placements for vulnerable ...

DATA

EXCLUSIVE: Refugee funding to depend on data returns

By Martin Ford | 03 May 2022

The Government will not provide funding to councils to support refugees arriving under the Homes ...

HEALTH

Taking Integrated Care Systems to the next level

By Phil Hope | 03 May 2022

Phil Hope of the Health Devolution Commission looks at emerging best practice approaches for Inte...

HOUSING

Councils need support to protect refugees from exploitation, say experts

By William Eichler | 29 April 2022

The Government has been urged to take ‘urgent measures’ to support councils in their response to ...

MANAGEMENT

Council held decade-long contract with dormant firm

By Martin Ford | 27 April 2022

Grant Thornton said it exposed a ‘significant weakness’ in Herefordshire Council’s contract manag...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Doing the right thing for children

By Ann McGauran | 27 April 2022

With the direction of the Government’s policies for schools and SEND becoming clearer, the new pr...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Playing the long game

By Ann McGauran | 27 April 2022

Rachael Wardell speaks to Ann McGauran about the capacity issues facing social workers, the need ...

EDUCATION

Slough SEND services 'not fit for purpose' due to resources

By Martin Ford | 25 April 2022

Services for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) at Slough Council ha...

HEALTH

No child should be at the mercy of a postcode lottery

By Steve Crocker | 25 April 2022

We need a national conversation about the way our mental health system fails too many children an...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Putting purpose before profit for our children

By Dominic Campbell | 20 April 2022

Dominic Campbell says it’s time to build ventures that can put purpose ahead of profiteering – an...

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Registered Short Break Home Manager

£55,979.00, Grade 13

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frederica-diamanta

Registered Short Break Home Manager

£55,979.00, Grade 13

An exciting opportunity has arisen within Wakefield Council's Children's Services for a Short Break Registered Manager. Apply for this job

Wakefield Council

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