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SOCIAL CARE
Council chiefs warn care guidance burdens 'overstretched staff'
By William Eichler | 28 March 2022
Council leaders have criticised the Government’s care funding guidance which requires overstretch...
HEALTH
Future Forum North: 'lack of alignment' in healthcare reforms
By Martin Ford | 24 March 2022
A ‘frenzy’ of Government healthcare announcements has resulted in the fragmentation of integratio...
SOCIAL CARE
Councils to step in if 'Homes for Ukraine' fails
By Martin Ford | 21 March 2022
Under guidance newly published by the Government, statutory homelessness duties will apply to ref...
SOCIAL CARE
Racism driving social workers to quit
By Mike Yuille | 17 March 2022
Pressure caused by racism at work is taking a toll on council social workers, with one in 10 on t...
CHILDREN'S SERVICES
Family matters
By Ann McGauran | 15 March 2022
With the findings of the independent review of children’s social care expected soon, Ann McGauran...
LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION
Councils 'cut out' of Ukraine sponsorship
By Martin Ford | 14 March 2022
The Government has been urged to work more closely with councils following the publication of its...
SOCIAL CARE
Leaders voice ICS frustration to minister
By Martin Ford | 11 March 2022
Social care minister Gillian Keegan was told local authorities were being sidelined or held back ...
SOCIAL CARE
UK 'sleepwalked' into dysfunctional children's social care market
By William Eichler | 10 March 2022
Local authorities need more support to help them find suitable placements for children in foster ...
COUNTY COUNCILS' NETWORK
A fresh vision
By Luke Tredidgo | 08 March 2022
A new report from Newton and the County Councils Network presents a vision for what the future of...
HUMAN RESOURCES
Social workers: how to recruit and retain the best
By Sonia Tanda | 08 March 2022
Using mental health as a key starting point, Penna’s Sonia Tanda offers some top tips on how to r...
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Corporate Director of Integrated Commissioning
£127,105 - £136,013
If you’re ready to make a lasting difference across West Northants, we’d love to hear from you. Apply for this job
Service Director: Education
up to £125k
You’ll lead and influence across the county, working closely with council colleagues and wider system partners. Apply for this job
Director of Housing Management
CIRCA £130,000
Leading a service of around 500 colleagues, you will be responsible for estate management, Apply for this job
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