HEALTH

Breaking down the walls

By Chloe Darlington | 02 November 2021

Children need their communities, but communities need their youngsters too. And, as Chloë Darling...

FINANCE

Making the most of the Spending Review investment 

By Steph Waddell | 28 October 2021

Steph Waddell says more investment in the Supporting Families Programme makes good sense – and sh...

FINANCE

Budget 2021: More money for youth services and 'family hubs'

27 October 2021

A £560m cash injection for youth services and an investment of £500m in supporting families and e...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Let's take a deep breath and try something different

By Léonie Cowen. | 26 October 2021

Tackling the worsening children's placement capacity crisis requires councils and the private and...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Study raises concern over availability and price of children's care

By Laura Sharman | 22 October 2021

Local authorities are being forced to put children in unsuitable accommodation due to a shortage ...

WHITEHALL

Watchdog calls for mandatory transfer scheme

By Martin Ford | 20 October 2021

Ofsted has joined calls for councils to be required to take in unaccompanied asylum-seeking child...

WHITEHALL

Government appoints SEND commissioner at Birmingham

By Martin Ford | 20 October 2021

A former council chief executive has been appointed to oversee improvements to Birmingham City Co...

HUMAN RESOURCES

To dismiss or not?

By Louise Carr | 20 October 2021

Louise Carr examines the fairness of dismissing employees facing criminal, safeguarding and other...

PAY

EXCLUSIVE: Employers dig in as they refuse to reopen pay talks

By Dan Peters | 19 October 2021

Council employers have dug in to defend their ‘full and final’ pay offer despite warnings that mo...

WHITEHALL

Sunak warned of greater future costs without public service investment

By Chris Mahony | 19 October 2021

Chancellor Rishi Sunak must swiftly invest in public services hit hardest by the pandemic or face...

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frederica-diamanta

Strategic Director, Finance and Resources (S.151 Officer)

£110,799 - £120,706

Blackburn with Darwen is a distinctive, welcoming and vibrant borough with a strong identity and a genuine buzz about the place. Apply for this job

Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council

Principal Lawyer (Adult Social Care)

£55,036 - £58,879

Are you an experienced Adult Social Care Lawyer looking to expand your skill Apply for this job

West Northamptonshire Council

Fire Safety Surveyor

£66555 - £76077 per annum

Help protect residents and shape better standards across our borough.As a Fire Safety Surveyor, you'll use your technical expertise to help make homes Apply for this job

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