SOCIAL CARE

UK 'sleepwalked' into dysfunctional children's social care market

By William Eichler | 10 March 2022

Local authorities need more support to help them find suitable placements for children in foster ...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Tens of thousands fewer children could avoid going into council care

09 March 2022

Tens of thousands of young people could avoid going into council care if services are reshaped un...

COUNTY COUNCILS' NETWORK

A fresh vision

By Luke Tredidgo | 08 March 2022

A new report from Newton and the County Councils Network presents a vision for what the future of...

THIRD SECTOR

Hammersmith & Fulham's 'exemplary' work supporting refugees

By Lord Alf Dubs | 07 March 2022

Lord Alf Dubs says the job of welcoming refugees ‘is much greater than just a roof over their hea...

OFSTED

South Gloucestershire handed improvement notice

By Martin Ford | 03 March 2022

The Government has issued an improvement notice to South Gloucestershire Council following concer...

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

Councils warn of 'staffing crisis' amid exodus

By Dan Peters | 03 March 2022

Councils have warned of a ‘staffing crisis’ as the number of children and family social workers q...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Solihull ordered to improve children's services

By Laura Sharman | 01 March 2022

The Government has ordered Solihull MBC to make urgent improvements to its children’s social care...

POVERTY

Integrated care systems are the ideal way of levelling up

By Rob Webster | 22 February 2022

Rob Webster outlines the scale of the health and social care levelling up challenge in West Yorks...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Children left 'at unknown risk' in Solihull

By Chris Mahony | 21 February 2022

A report was commissioned in December following the conviction of a father and stepmother for the...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Storm Eunice forces councils to close services

By Laura Sharman | 18 February 2022

Councils across the UK have been forced to suspend public services, close schools and provide eme...

frederica-diamanta

Head of Inclusion

£81,367 to £91,933

Bristol is a unique and modern city, with a rich history and tapestry of vibrant and diverse communities that make it a great place to live. Apply for this job

Bristol City Council

Head of Safeguarding (Children & Families)

£81,803

This is a pivotal leadership role with a clear mission: to support, develop and drive forward our Family Safeguarding Apply for this job

Hertfordshire County Council

Assistant Director, Property and Facilities Services

£99,174

We are looking to appoint an outstanding Assistant Director of Property and Facilities Services. Apply for this job

Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council

frederica-diamanta

Head of Inclusion

£81,367 to £91,933

Bristol is a unique and modern city, with a rich history and tapestry of vibrant and diverse communities that make it a great place to live. Apply for this job

Bristol City Council

Head of Safeguarding (Children & Families)

£81,803

This is a pivotal leadership role with a clear mission: to support, develop and drive forward our Family Safeguarding Apply for this job

Hertfordshire County Council

Assistant Director, Property and Facilities Services

£99,174

We are looking to appoint an outstanding Assistant Director of Property and Facilities Services. Apply for this job

Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council