SOCIAL CARE

We need to talk about machine learning

By Michael Sanders | 06 March 2019

Michael Sanders believes around 10 local authorities are already using systems and tools that in...

SOCIAL CARE

Two-thirds of councils say they have brought in or increased charges for social care

05 March 2019

Two-thirds of councils in England who responded to a freedom of information (FOI) request said th...

FINANCE

NHS organisations label social care funding a 'national disgrace'

By Martin Ford | 04 March 2019

The state of social care has been branded a 'national scandal and disgrace’ by a coalition of med...

HEALTH

How does public spending break down?

By Michael Burton | 27 February 2019

The latest annual statement from HMRC reveals how little leeway the chancellor has when it comes ...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Baby P fallout still having impact, committee hears

By Chris Mahony | 26 February 2019

High turnover rates – and the ongoing risk aversion generated by the Baby P case – are exacerbati...

SOCIAL CARE

The final countdown

By Dan Peters | 19 February 2019

Dan Peters reports on how local authorities are making contingency plans for Brexit while also en...

FINANCE

Worcestershire leaders warn care funding must change

By Martin Ford | 18 February 2019

Worcestershire CC has committed to a £23m boost to social care in its budget for next year.

FINANCE

Haringey officers in reserves warning

By Chris Mahony | 18 February 2019

Officers in Haringey LBC have warned that the Labour administration’s use of £5.5m of reserves to...

SOCIAL CARE

Carers win right to appeal in £400m sleep-in shift battle

By William Eichler | 14 February 2019

The Supreme Court has granted carers the right to appeal in the ongoing sleep-in shift legal batt...

HEALTH

Don't ignore the work of the districts on social prescribing

By Cllr John Fuller | 13 February 2019

When announcing new social prescribers the Government ignored the progress being made in district...

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Team Manager - Locality

£55,979.00, Grade 13

Wakefield Children’s Services have been rated by Ofsted as GOOD with outstanding leadership. Apply for this job

Wakefield Council

Executive Director – Adult Social Care, Health & Wellbeing

£131,208 (Hay 1)

Lead with Purpose. Build on Excellence. Shape the Future of Health and Wellbeing in Sefton. Apply for this job

Sefton Borough Council

Strategic Finance Business Partners (five roles)

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Nottingham is a bold, vibrant, and exciting Core City at the heart of the UK, alive with potential and ambition. Apply for this job

Nottingham City Council

frederica-diamanta

Team Manager - Locality

£55,979.00, Grade 13

Wakefield Children’s Services have been rated by Ofsted as GOOD with outstanding leadership. Apply for this job

Wakefield Council

Executive Director – Adult Social Care, Health & Wellbeing

£131,208 (Hay 1)

Lead with Purpose. Build on Excellence. Shape the Future of Health and Wellbeing in Sefton. Apply for this job

Sefton Borough Council

Strategic Finance Business Partners (five roles)

up to £80k

Nottingham is a bold, vibrant, and exciting Core City at the heart of the UK, alive with potential and ambition. Apply for this job

Nottingham City Council