LONDON COUNCILS

Facing down a perfect storm of violence

By Cllr Jas Athwal | 10 August 2021

This summer will be one of the most challenging local councils have faced when it comes to bearin...

SOCIAL CARE

Social worker stabbed on welfare visit

By Martin Ford | 09 August 2021

The stabbing of a Haringey social worker in the line of duty is a reminder of the dangers they fa...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

'Off-grid' children at risk from county lines

By Ann McGauran | 09 August 2021

Former children’s commissioner Anne Longfield has warned exclusions are likely to rise next month...

FINANCE

Spending Review should provide 'urgent investment' in children's services

By Martin Ford | 06 August 2021

Family help, homes for children in care and mental health support should be priorities for ‘urgen...

PLANNING

Complaints' outcomes are open for all of us to shape

By Michael King | 06 August 2021

This summer’s snapshot of complaints trends paints a ‘fascinating picture’, says local government...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Review finds safeguarding 'gaps' at Wirral

By Martin Ford | 04 August 2021

A serious case review identified ‘gaps’ in Wirral MBC’s protection of children in foster care.

OFSTED

The Lambeth report is a warning to us all

By Michael Burton | 04 August 2021

The historic abuse of looked-after children in Lambeth LBC is about the worst example of what hap...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Children 'still at risk'

By Ann McGauran | 04 August 2021

Young people are still being put at risk by an ineffective child safeguarding process, experts ha...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

We're in this for the long haul

By Cllr Chris Read | 02 August 2021

Six years on from the Jay report into child sexual exploitation in Rotherham, council leader Cllr...

SOLACE

Everybody has failed

By Ann McGauran | 02 August 2021

Children were ‘pawns in a toxic power game’, according to the report of the Independent inquiry i...

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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

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Hertfordshire County Council

Assistant Director, Property and Facilities Services

£99,174

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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