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LOCAL GOVERNMENT OMBUDSMAN
Keeping watch at the heart of democracy
By Heather Jameson | 19 July 2017
Local government is undergoing some of the most profound changes in its history. Heather Jameson ...
BUSINESS
Council is rapped over outsourcing care services
By Jamie Hailstone | 10 January 2017
The outgoing Local Government Ombudsman has warned local authorities they ‘cannot contract out ac...
CHIEF EXECUTIVES
Newham chief executive among New Year Honours
By Laura Sharman | 03 January 2017
Chief executives, directors and council leaders have been recognised in the New Year’s Honours li...
HEALTH
Vulnerable 'falling through cracks of fragmented system'
By Dan Peters | 22 December 2016
Vulnerable people are falling through the cracks of a fragmented health and social care system, t...
SCRUTINY
Ombudsmen welcome complaints system reform
By Sam Clayden | 05 December 2016
Ombudsmen have welcomed the Government’s proposed reforms to the ‘complex and fragmented’ complai...
LOCAL GOVERNMENT OMBUDSMAN
Lessons from the Ombudsman
By Dr Jane Martin | 29 November 2016
As she steps down after seven years as Local Government Ombudsman, Dr Jane Martin reflects on the...
FINANCE
Home care complaints see 25% increase
10 November 2016
Complaints about the quality of home care in England have increased by 25% in the past year, new ...
LOCAL GOVERNMENT OMBUDSMAN
Councils take action after ombudsman criticism
By Laura Sharman | 25 August 2016
Two west London councils failed to work together effectively to support a woman at risk of domest...
LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION
Rise in upheld ombudsman complaints
By Jamie Hailstone | 28 July 2016
The proportion of complaints upheld by the Local Government Ombudsman has risen by 5%, according ...
SOCIAL CARE
Neglect finding upheld
29 June 2016
The Local Government Ombudsman has issued a finding of ‘neglect – partially substantiated’ agains...
Director of People Services
£106,305 - £116,305
This pivotal leadership role will drive the development and delivery of our People Strategy Apply for this job
Service Manager – Quality Assurance & Practice Development
£54,994 - £62,777 per annum
Lead excellence in social work practice and help shape continuous improvement across Children’s Services. Apply for this job
Chief Executive
c.£235,000
In April 2027, West Surrey Council will become one of England's largest new unitary authorities Apply for this job
Director of People Services
£106,305 - £116,305
This pivotal leadership role will drive the development and delivery of our People Strategy Apply for this job
Service Manager – Quality Assurance & Practice Development
£54,994 - £62,777 per annum
Lead excellence in social work practice and help shape continuous improvement across Children’s Services. Apply for this job
Chief Executive
c.£235,000
In April 2027, West Surrey Council will become one of England's largest new unitary authorities Apply for this job
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