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CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Council has taken 'too long' to improve

By Dan Peters | 23 August 2018

Reading Council has improved services for young people leaving care since an inadequate Ofsted in...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Merger set to create second biggest care provider

By Martin Ford | 17 August 2018

A care firm would become the second largest provider in the country if it succeeds in taking over...

FINANCE

Whiteman: NHS will benefit most from Spending Review

By Dan Peters | 09 August 2018

Councils were this week warned not to expect a significant windfall in next spring’s Spending Rev...

FINANCE

Appeal bid launched over sleep-in shifts legal dispute

By Martin Ford | 08 August 2018

The legal battle over pay for carers working sleep-in shifts is to rumble on after an appeal was ...

HEALTH

Better Care Fund stand-off continues

By Dan Peters | 27 July 2018

The stand-off between the Local Government Association (LGA) and Better Care Fund (BCF) officials...

SOCIAL CARE

Minister announces consultation over 'bullying' of care workers

By Martin Ford | 23 July 2018

Social care workers will be consulted on the workforce issues they face following accusations of ...

HEALTH

Simon Stevens outlines 'opportunity to review' Better Care Fund

By Dan Peters | 20 July 2018

The social care green paper and NHS’ 10-year plan provides an ‘opportunity to review’ the Better ...

WHITEHALL

Five councils to trial social workers scheme

By Dan Peters | 12 July 2018

The new national assessment and accreditation system (NAAS) for child and family social workers i...

FINANCE

Funding call to end 'postcode lottery'

By Martin Ford | 11 July 2018

MPs today called for more funds to help end a so-called postcode lottery for children’s services.

WHITEHALL

Brokenshire considering new devolution models

By Mark Conrad | 10 July 2018

James Brokenshire is considering new models of devolution as he seeks to extend further powers to...

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frederica-diamanta

Head of Chief Executive's Office

£68,930 - £73,320.50 / Grade M

This is a pivotal leadership position at the heart of the Council Apply for this job

Cherwell District Council

Executive Director of Neighbourhood Services

£113,435.50 - £125,379 / Grade

This is more than a leadership role - it's an opportunity to leave a lasting legacy Apply for this job

Cherwell District Council

Head of Biodiversity and Climate Resilience

£68,930 - £73,320.50

This is a high-impact leadership role focused on delivering Cherwell's Climate Action Plan Apply for this job

Cherwell District Council