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CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Court finds in favour of councils over child placements

By William Eichler | 30 March 2022

The High Court has found in favour of four local authorities after campaigners challenged the cou...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Real value of 'in-house' council children's care

By Nick Clarke | 30 March 2022

Good quality local authority run children’s homes can not only improve outcomes for young people,...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Putting young people on the right path

By Anne Longfield CBE | 30 March 2022

How can councils help divert teenagers away from crime and exploitation? Anne Longfield CBE looks...

FINANCE

Young refugees to provide fresh challenge for councils

By Martin Ford | 29 March 2022

The local government sector is braced for the challenge of protecting a wave of children fleeing ...

FUTURE FORUM

The frenzy of policy must not lead to fragmented reforms

By Heather Jameson | 29 March 2022

The MJ's first in-person Future Forum North since the pandemic focused attention on the endless l...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Government vows to end 'postcode lottery' on SEND

By Chris Mahony | 29 March 2022

Schools, councils and health providers will need to work together to support children with specia...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

'Concern' over aslyum transfer scheme

By Martin Ford | 28 March 2022

Kent CC has said it is taking too long for asylum-seeking children to be transferred to other aut...

EDUCATION

Councils to be allowed to set up multi-academy trusts

By William Eichler | 28 March 2022

Local authority leaders have welcomed the Government’s plan to allow councils to set up and run t...

FINANCE

Counties warn of school transport crisis

By Martin Ford | 25 March 2022

Hikes in fuel costs are meaning local authorities are having pay providers significantly more, ac...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Learning lessons from the Lambeth experience

By Heather Jameson | 22 March 2022

As Lambeth LBC chief executive Andrew Travers steps down from his role, he tells Heather Jameson ...

frederica-diamanta

EDT Adults & Social Work Manager

£57072 - £58072 per annum

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The Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea Council

EDT Service Manager

£57072 - £58072 per annum

Take charge of a fast-moving, high-impact service and lead by example.Take charge of a fast-moving, high-impact service and lead by example.As a Socia Apply for this job

The Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea Council

Head of Information Governance

Up to £57,839 (market supplement can be considered)

East Midlands Combined County Authority (EMCCA) is the first mayoral combined county authority in the country. Apply for this job

East Midlands Combined County Authority

frederica-diamanta

EDT Adults & Social Work Manager

£57072 - £58072 per annum

Take charge of a fast-moving, high-impact service and lead by example.Take charge of a fast-moving, high-impact service and lead by example.As a Socia Apply for this job

The Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea Council

EDT Service Manager

£57072 - £58072 per annum

Take charge of a fast-moving, high-impact service and lead by example.Take charge of a fast-moving, high-impact service and lead by example.As a Socia Apply for this job

The Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea Council

Head of Information Governance

Up to £57,839 (market supplement can be considered)

East Midlands Combined County Authority (EMCCA) is the first mayoral combined county authority in the country. Apply for this job

East Midlands Combined County Authority