FINANCE

Addressing the blight of loneliness

By Ewan King | 01 April 2016

Social isolation is a growing problem, but local government can lead the way in tackling it, says...

FINANCE

Widespread council take-up of social care precept

By Thomas Bridge | 31 March 2016

Almost 95% of eligible authorities are raising council tax to fund adult social care this year, a...

FINANCE

Double whammy to cost councils £1bn

By Mark Whitehead | 31 March 2016

A rising tide of extra costs resulting from a double whammy of changes is forcing councils toward...

WHITEHALL

National Living Wage will 'push social care closer to breaking point'

By William Eichler | 29 March 2016

The introduction of the National Living Wage (NLW) will push social care services closer to break...

HEALTH

Give health to councils call

By Jamie Hailstone | 24 March 2016

An independent think tank has called for health to be devolved to local authority level in Scotland.

WHITEHALL

Directors welcome care wage report

By Dan Peters | 23 March 2016

Adult social care directors have welcomed a report that reveals more than 200,000 care workers ar...

HEALTH

Combined authority seeks private cash to fund capital costs

By Jamie Hailstone | 22 March 2016

The Greater Manchester combined authority is looking to attract private cash to help fund the cap...

HEALTH

'Seek new models of care' Scots told

By Tom Bridge | 22 March 2016

The Scottish Government has been urged to find ‘new models’ for integrating health and social car...

WHITEHALL

Bill 'could cause recruitment crisis'

By Laura Sharman | 21 March 2016

The Housing Bill could cause a recruitment crisis in the care sector as many social housing tenan...

WHITEHALL

More than a marriage of convenience

17 March 2016

To adapt a phrase, the NHS is from Mars, local government is from Venus. But deputy director of t...

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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

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West Northamptonshire Council

Fire Safety Surveyor

£66555 - £76077 per annum

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The Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea Council

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