ASSOCIATION OF DIRECTORS OF CHILDRENS SERVICES

'The best job in the sector'

By Andy Smith | 04 June 2024

Andy Smith says it is a huge privilege to be an director of children’s services – despite the cha...

WHITEHALL

Council staff 'live in fear of abuse, assault or worse' - APSE study

By Mark Conrad | 03 June 2024

Council staff and members often live ‘in fear of abuse, assault or worse,’ experts have warned.

WHITEHALL

MacAlister: Not enough has changed on children's social care

By Mark Conrad | 23 May 2024

The author of the Government’s independent review of children’s care has warned ‘not enough has c...

INNOVATION

Reform required to unleash preventative approach, says report

By Martin Ford | 21 May 2024

Central government reforms are needed to help innovation in preventative services at a local leve...

SPECIAL INTEREST GROUP OF MUNICIPAL AUTHORITIES

Vicious cycle curbs prevention

By Cllr Sir Stephen Houghton | 20 May 2024

The significant variation across the country in the rates of children in care highlights the impo...

SOCIAL CARE

A transformative approach to fostering

20 May 2024

To coincide with Foster Care Fortnight Hillingdon LBC has launched an unrivalled payment and bene...

FINANCE

Auditor issues qualified opinion on Stoke-on-Trent accounts

By Martin Ford | 15 May 2024

Concerns over finances and children’s services have resulted in auditors issuing a qualified opin...

WHITEHALL

Mandatory reporting exemptions a 'fudge'

By Mark Conrad | 13 May 2024

Ministers’ decision to exempt instances of child abuse from a new reporting law means they have d...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Child sexual abuse review to inform new strategy

By Dan Peters | 03 May 2024

Findings of a ‘robust review’ of Walsall Safeguarding Partnership’s strategy after the largest ch...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Children and childhood must get the priority they deserve

By Andy Smith | 03 May 2024

A plan for childhood should have a focus on developing the workforce, as well as a national empha...

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Director of Family Help and Safeguarding

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frederica-diamanta

Director of Family Help and Safeguarding

£105,836 - £121,235

Brighter Futures for Children is looking for a visionary leader to drive transformation and improvement in children's services at a pivotal time. Apply for this job

Reading Borough Council

Head of Highways Operations

Salary: £78,168 per annum

Premium jobSomerset offers a unique blend of natural beauty, rich history and vibrant community life. Apply for this job

Somerset Council

Head of Operational Services

£73,051 to £75,342

Are you ready to shape the future of a thriving district? Apply for this job

South Derbyshire District Council