FINANCE

Collaborative working is the key

By Saffron Cordery | 14 March 2017

In response to an article in The MJ last week calling for councils to take control of the health ...

FINANCE

The Budget reaffirms the need for fiscal freedom

By Bob Neill | 14 March 2017

Bob Neill examines the details of the chancellor’s Budget and looks at why local government needs...

HUMAN RESOURCES

Saving cash, solving skills shortages

By David Johnston | 14 March 2017

Councils have come under scrutiny for their reliance on costly agency social workers amid a chron...

SOCIAL CARE

Crisis? What crisis?

14 March 2017

Diary is worried because it keeps reading about crises that appear to be engulfing almost every f...

FINANCE

One in three upper-tier councils face 'severe financial challenges'

By Dan Peters | 14 March 2017

At least one in three of England’s 152 upper-tier councils are facing ‘severe financial challenge...

HEALTH

'Ambitious' health integration plans look to be 'scaled back'

By Dan Peters | 14 March 2017

The Government has scaled back on achieving full health and social care integration by 2020, it h...

WHITEHALL

Benefit changes warning

By Dan Peters | 14 March 2017

Hackney LBC has warned MPs about the Government’s attempt to ‘rush through’ benefit changes to th...

FINANCE

local authorities must draw on the power of community assets

By Ewan King | 13 March 2017

Ewan King says it is time to push forward with an asset-based approach to social care that builds...

FINANCE

Safeguard reforms could save councils billions

By Sam Clayden | 13 March 2017

Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) are ‘unfit for purpose’ and must be scrapped immediately...

FINANCE

Scrapping DoLS could protect patients and cut costs

By Nicholas Paines QC | 13 March 2017

The Law Commission is urging the Government to scrap controversial DoLS and introduce a new syste...

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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