FINANCE

Let's raise the roof

By John Sparkes | 16 February 2016

John Sparkes says housing and welfare policy must be reformed if councils are to effectively tack...

HEALTH

Caring is sharing

By Cllr Izzi Seccombe | 16 February 2016

Pressure will continue to tighten on social care over the next few years, and as Izzi Seccombe sa...

FINANCE

EXCLUSIVE: Chiefs use poll to plea for fresh fiscal powers

By Dan Peters | 16 February 2016

Local government needs fiscal devolution and more powers to secure a financially sustainable futu...

FINANCE

Cambridgeshire deploys social care precept amid tax freeze

By Thomas Bridge | 16 February 2016

Cambridgeshire CC will deploy the social care precept amid a freeze on council tax, following wid...

HEALTH

Social care crisis linked to rapidly rising death rates

By Sam Clayden | 16 February 2016

A think-tank has warned of the impacts of the burgeoning health and social care crisis after figu...

HEALTH

Local government must drive mental health prevention

By Sam Clayden | 15 February 2016

A new report has stressed the importance of the role of local government in the mental health pre...

FINANCE

Ombudsman warning after Essex CC found at fault

By Dan Peters | 11 February 2016

Financial abuse of vulnerable people can have a major impact on whole families if social workers ...

SOCIAL CARE

A survey which asks the experts – the users

By Michael Burton | 10 February 2016

Staff in the disability quality team at Gloucestershire CC have launched an innovative survey too...

FINANCE

IFS: Service quality will suffer

By Sam Clayden | 09 February 2016

The quality of services is likely to dip as public service spending falls to its lowest point in ...

HEALTH

I can't get no satisfaction: Pressure on social care takes toll

By Jamie Hailstone | 09 February 2016

Falling public satisfaction rates for social care reflect the growing strain services are under, ...

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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