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SOCIAL CARE

Half of councils forced to ration care, survey reveals

By Laura Sharman | 14 January 2022

Staff shortages have forced more than half of councils in England to ration social care and suppo...

RECRUITMENT

How to attract the best talent

By Sonia Tanda | 11 January 2022

2021 was quite a year for local government recruitment, especially in social work, says Sonia Tan...

SOCIAL CARE

Using digital services to provide the 'human touch'

By Dr Andrew Larner | 11 January 2022

As we enter a new year, still under the shadow of the pandemic, we are all seeking new ways to se...

SOCIAL CARE

Complaints procedures 'marginalised' by councils

By Martin Ford | 11 January 2022

Local government ombudsman Michael King has raised concerns about how councils handle complaints.

FINANCE

Balancing the books in an uncertain world

By Richard Ambrose | 10 January 2022

The need to take difficult decisions and prudent financial management underpin Buckinghamshire Co...

SOCIAL CARE

Councils express integrated care system sidelining fears

By Martin Ford | 23 December 2021

Local authority leaders are concerned they are being excluded as governance structures are put in...

SOCIAL CARE

Leadership blamed for 'inadquate' children's services

By Martin Ford | 22 December 2021

‘Instability’ in senior leadership has led to ‘serious failures’ in Bury MBC’s children’s service...

SOCIAL CARE

This provisional settlement makes the job of districts harder

By Cllr Sharon Taylor | 20 December 2021

The Provisional Local Government Finance Settlement falls short of what district councils need an...

SOCIAL CARE

This settlement is very much a stop gap

By Sir Stephen Houghton | 20 December 2021

Cllr Sir Stephen Houghton of SIGOMA says a ‘stopgap’ settlement with a welcome funding boost need...

ADULT SOCIAL CARE

Immigration rules relaxed for care workers

By Martin Ford | 16 December 2021

Immigration rules have been relaxed for care workers after a recommendation from experts appointe...

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frederica-diamanta

Principal Ruling Group Support Officer

£51356 - £56673

Liverpool is home to vibrant, energetic, and engaged communities... Apply for this job

Liverpool City Council

Strategic Director of Children’s Services

£139,812 - £153,993

To lead and manage a range of statutory services to children and families for children in need, Apply for this job

Harrow London Borough Council

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