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SOCIAL CARE

Let's have no shortsightedness about the scale of the COVID-19 challenge

By John O’Brien | 18 March 2020

In rising to the challenge thrust upon us by COVID-19 some of what we are likely to be tasked wit...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Jenrick urges councils not to delay on coronavirus spending

By Dan Peters | 17 March 2020

Local government secretary Robert Jenrick this week urged council leaders not to put off decision...

SOCIAL CARE

There is still plenty for this Government to 'get done'

By Martin Reeves | 16 March 2020

The Budget package does not give councils any certainty over funding for the short to medium term...

SOCIAL CARE

Yorkshire council criticises Ofsted rating based on 'short inspection visit'

By William Eichler | 16 March 2020

A local authority in Yorkshire has said it is ‘disappointed’ by an Ofsted rating of its children’...

HEALTH

Budget 2020: £5bn emergency fund to fight coronavirus

By William Eichler | 11 March 2020

The Government has promised to deliver a £5bn emergency fund to help manage the extra pressures t...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Keeping children and families safe

By Lou Williams | 11 March 2020

Lou Williams outlines why she believes the introduction of the Family Safeguarding model in Cambr...

WHITEHALL

Union estimates 500,000 post-Brexit care staffing gap

By Naomi Larsson | 09 March 2020

The UK could face a social care staffing gap of almost 500,000 workers due to the Government’s ne...

SOCIAL CARE

Don't just leave us to muddle through

By Anita Charlesworth | 04 March 2020

Anita Charlesworth examines what the Government’s radical new immigration plans mean for social c...

WHITEHALL

Government must confront social care staffing crisis 'head on'

By Naomi Larsson | 03 March 2020

The Government should confront the social care staffing crisis head on if they are to pursue immi...

FINANCE

Government warned of coronavirus impact on council resources

By Martin Ford | 03 March 2020

Council officers are working ‘round-the-clock’ in the battle against the spread of COVID-19.

frederica-diamanta

Commercial Contracts and Relationships Manager

LGE02 - £63,189

This role is central to how we work with suppliers and partners to deliver high-quality services to our communities. Apply for this job

North East Lincolnshire Council

Registered Short Break Home Manager

£55,979.00, Grade 13, 37 hours, Permanent (Pay Award pending)

An exciting opportunity has arisen within Wakefield Council's Children's Services for a Short Break Registered Manager. Apply for this job

Wakefield Council

Service Manager - Children's Public Health

£66,896.00, Grade 15, 37 hours, Permanent (Pay Award pending)

We are seeking a passionate, strategic leader to influence the commissioning and delivery of services. Apply for this job

Wakefield Council

frederica-diamanta

Commercial Contracts and Relationships Manager

LGE02 - £63,189

This role is central to how we work with suppliers and partners to deliver high-quality services to our communities. Apply for this job

North East Lincolnshire Council

Registered Short Break Home Manager

£55,979.00, Grade 13, 37 hours, Permanent (Pay Award pending)

An exciting opportunity has arisen within Wakefield Council's Children's Services for a Short Break Registered Manager. Apply for this job

Wakefield Council

Service Manager - Children's Public Health

£66,896.00, Grade 15, 37 hours, Permanent (Pay Award pending)

We are seeking a passionate, strategic leader to influence the commissioning and delivery of services. Apply for this job

Wakefield Council