CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Sparks fly as industrial action at Kirklees fails

09 August 2017

Tensions flared between social workers and senior management at crisis hit Kirklees MBC after soc...

SOCIAL CARE

'Too much poor care' says social care watchdog

By Sam Clayden | 07 August 2017

Four in ten care homes inspected this year are not good enough, according to the latest analysis.

HEALTH

Councils win legal battle with health boards

By Laura Sharman | 03 August 2017

Health boards in Wales ‘misinterpreted’ the law over who is responsible for paying for nurses to ...

SOCIAL CARE

Creating a care system that benefits the majority

By Tony Pilkington | 02 August 2017

It’s no secret our population is increasingly ageing and funding can’t keep up, leaving our under...

FINANCE

West Suffolk is going Dutch

By Tony Goldson | 02 August 2017

Tony Goldson explains how a highly successful Dutch care model – Buurtzorg – could revolutionise ...

SOCIAL CARE

Union slams suspension of backdated social care 'sleep-in' staff payments

By Mark Conrad | 02 August 2017

Whitehall action to prop-up social care providers has been criticised by local government’s large...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Griffin replaces retiring Rickards

02 August 2017

Sedgemoor DC has approved a new interim chief executive.

WHITEHALL

Scale of overtime revealed by union

By Mark Conrad | 01 August 2017

A third of social workers regularly work unpaid overtime in order to keep local authority service...

SOCIAL CARE

Establish long-term sustainability plan, Scottish government told

By Hiba Mahamadi | 31 July 2017

Councils in Scotland do not have the funding needed for health and social care integration, the C...

HEALTH

Good health starts at the district level

By John Fuller | 26 July 2017

John Fuller reveals plans to open a conversation with government and the NHS about ‘prevention pr...

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frederica-diamanta

Assistant Director, Property and Facilities Services

£99,174

We are looking to appoint an outstanding Assistant Director of Property and Facilities Services. Apply for this job

Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council

Head of Inclusion (Education)

£81,367 to £91,933

Bristol is a unique and modern city, with a rich history and tapestry of vibrant and diverse communities that make it a great place to live. Apply for this job

Bristol City Council

Head of Safeguarding (Children & Families)

£81,803

This is a pivotal leadership role with a clear mission: to support, develop and drive forward our Family Safeguarding Apply for this job

Hertfordshire County Council