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DIGITAL

The right time for some strategic thinking

By Sonia Tanda | 17 June 2020

The pandemic has presented an opportunity for the sector to re-think its recruitment strategies, ...

SOCIAL CARE

Care homes were an 'afterthought' during pandemic, watchdog warns

By Laura Sharman | 12 June 2020

A new report has warned that around 25,000 people were discharged from hospital into a care home ...

SOCIAL CARE

Older carers 'forgotten' by care system says charity

By Laura Sharman | 12 June 2020

Older carers have been ‘forgotten’ by authorities despite them bearing the brunt of the pandemic,...

WHITEHALL

Pickup decries 'lack of focus' on social care

By Dan Peters | 11 June 2020

The Government failed to pay enough attention to social care at the beginning of the coronavirus ...

SOCIAL CARE

Melting the boundaries after COVID

By Heather Jameson | 09 June 2020

In our first virtual round table alongside recruiters Faerfield, chiefs from across the sector ta...

SOCIAL CARE

Shaping care for our futures

By Kathryn Smith | 09 June 2020

Chief executive of the Social Care Institute for Excellence (SCIE) Kathryn Smith says trust in th...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Charity applies for judicial review of changes to children's social care law

By Ann McGauran | 09 June 2020

A children’s rights charity has applied to the High Court for a judicial review of changes made t...

SOCIAL CARE

Councils must challenge Government fearlessly for pandemic cash

By John Tizard | 05 June 2020

Local government needs to reach out to others to support a campaign for Government to meet its du...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Give councils the powers and funds to transform their societies

By Simon Edwards | 04 June 2020

As counties begin to move out of the most stringent lockdown measures, CCN member councils will b...

HEALTH

Listen to the experts on the front line

By Heather Jameson | 02 June 2020

Heather Jameson says that if the Government’s mantra is that it will take the evidence over opini...

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Corporate Director – Adults & Health

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Essex County Council

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Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council

frederica-diamanta

Corporate Director – Adults & Health

£176,061 – £196,002

Lead Change. Shape Lives. Be Part of Something New. Apply for this job

Newham London Borough Council

Assistant Director, People

£89,116 - £104,843 per annum

Experience the best of both worlds with our flexible hybrid working arrangements. Apply for this job

Essex County Council

Executive Director (Children’s Services)

up to £137,831

Are you an experienced and inspirational leader of Children’s Services? Apply for this job

Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council