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Social care vacancies at decade low but recruitment growth slows
ADULT SOCIAL CARE

Social care vacancies at decade low but recruitment growth slows

By William Eichler | 14 October 2026

Growth in the adult social care workforce in England is occurring at its slowest rate in four years, according to Skills for Care’s latest annual report.

RECRUITMENT

Going beyond the town hall

By Sally Wilson | 08 October 2026

Sally Wilson looks a why more leaders within local government should consider the boardroom

CHIEF EXECUTIVES

Norfolk CC chief executive's appointment under scrutiny

By Paul Marinko | 05 October 2026

The new Norfolk CC chief executive’s appointment is facing scrutiny after the leader received din...

COUNCIL STAFF

Missing link in council capacity

By Steve Wilson | 01 October 2026

Agency staff should be seen as more than a necessary evil, writes Steve Wilson.

RECRUITMENT

The certainty of uncertainty

By Tom Ripley | 01 October 2026

Tom Ripley outlines how modern public sector leadership is not defined by the ability to operate ...

RECRUITMENT

Why honest feedback is a mark of recruitment integrity

By Philip Emms | 17 September 2026

Philip Emms looks at the importance of strong communication in any recruitment campaign, includin...

REORGANISATION

Dealing with LGR limbo

By Neil Merrick | 15 September 2026

Councils face renewed uncertainty over staffing, finances, contracts and long-term planning as mi...

REORGANISATION

The local government reorganisation reset changes the recruitment brief

By Liam Young | 09 September 2026

Liam Young examines how councils can reset recruitment, retain talent and rebuild confidence afte...

RECRUITMENT

A new leadership dynamic for combined authorities

By Roger Russell | 03 September 2026

As devolution continues to reshape governance and public service delivery, the new generation of ...

RECRUITMENT

When familiarity becomes the bigger risk

By Ben Parsonage | 27 August 2026

Ben Parsonage discusses the importance of assessing for leadership potential beyond traditional c...

RECRUITMENT

The real leadership challenge begins after the appointment

By Pete John | 13 August 2026

The sector spends heavily to appoint the right people, but often withdraws support at the moment ...

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