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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...

WHITEHALL

Government defends care reform funding

By Martin Ford | 14 December 2021

The director general for adult social care said the £5.4bn sum was a ‘building block'.

ADULT SOCIAL CARE

Creating a brighter future

By Stephen Chandler | 13 December 2021

Imagine what adult social care could achieve if we back the White Paper’s ambitions and principle...

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frederica-diamanta

Executive Director of Place and Customer

up to £179,404 per annum

Shape the Future of Essex. Drive climate action. Deliver for our communities. Apply for this job

Essex County Council

Assistant Director Service Development

 £100,545 - £111,533 plus relocation support

Premium jobWelcome, and thank you for your interest in learning more about North Yorkshire Council and this exciting role. Apply for this job

North Yorkshire Council

Development & Adoptions Lead WMF2670e

£51,356 - £52,413

This is an exciting opportunity to work within the Thriving Places Directorate within the Highways Consenting Team Apply for this job

Westmorland and Furness Council

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