CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE

Bill 'fails to tackle fundamental issues'

By Dan Peters | 15 June 2016

Peers have argued that the Government’s Children and Social Work Bill ‘fails to tackle the fundam...

SOCIAL CARE

A focus on social workers

By Chris Squire | 15 June 2016

After inspectors rated Somerset’s children’s services ‘inadequate’, the county council focused it...

HEALTH

Welsh social care reorganisation pledge

By Jamie Hailstone | 15 June 2016

Welsh council leaders have called for the integration of health and social care after the new loc...

WHITEHALL

Hunt in court fight over DoLS

By Dan Peters | 15 June 2016

A cross-party coalition of councils is taking health secretary Jeremy Hunt to court over his gove...

FINANCE

CCN: Bring forward BCF cash for 'fighting chance'

By Jamie Hailstone | 10 June 2016

County leaders have joined calls to bring forward the extra cash for Better Care Fund (BCF) cash ...

FINANCE

PAC: Cuts pose threat to personalised care

By Sam Clayden | 08 June 2016

Local authorities cannot fully personalise care while making savings, MPs have warned.

CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE

Tackling FGM on the front line

By Javed Khan | 07 June 2016

Local government is seen as crucial to tackling female genital mutilation. Javed Khan explains ho...

CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE

Time to alter the image of adoption

By Cllr Roy Perry | 07 June 2016

Cllr Roy Perry says there was much to welcome in the Queen’s Speech surrounding support for child...

WHITEHALL

Uniform system of rate retention to apply across UK

By Dan Peters | 07 June 2016

New responsibilities that will be devolved to local government as part of 100% business rates ret...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Ofsted boss praises 'in touch leaders'

By Dan Peters | 07 June 2016

Areas with exceptional practice leaders in children’s social work ‘demonstrate what can be done,’...

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frederica-diamanta

Strategic Director, Finance and Resources (S.151 Officer)

£110,799 - £120,706

Blackburn with Darwen is a distinctive, welcoming and vibrant borough with a strong identity and a genuine buzz about the place. Apply for this job

Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council

Principal Lawyer (Adult Social Care)

£55,036 - £58,879

Are you an experienced Adult Social Care Lawyer looking to expand your skill Apply for this job

West Northamptonshire Council

Fire Safety Surveyor

£66555 - £76077 per annum

Help protect residents and shape better standards across our borough.As a Fire Safety Surveyor, you'll use your technical expertise to help make homes Apply for this job

The Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea Council