WHITEHALL

Government acts after sleep-in back pay ruling

By Sam Clayden | 26 July 2017

The Government has responded after a tribunal ruling granted sleep-in support workers up to six y...

FINANCE

Pressure mounts on 1% pay cap

By Dan Peters | 26 July 2017

Local government employers are contemplating a two-year pay offer as they battle to keep rises af...

FINANCE

DoLS delays lead to calls for reforms

By Dan Peters | 26 July 2017

Fresh calls have been made for urgent reforms to the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) sys...

SOCIAL CARE

Whitehall told social care must become 24/7 sector

By Dan Peters | 26 July 2017

Social care services need to become ‘more flexible’ to ensure an ‘effective and integrated urgent...

SOCIAL CARE

Putting people first

By Steve Reed | 21 July 2017

Both national and local government must seize opportunities to build new partnerships that tackle...

WHITEHALL

Ombudsman report prompts fresh DoLS reform calls

By Dan Peters | 19 July 2017

Fresh calls have been made for urgent reforms to the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) sys...

FINANCE

'Unacceptable' changes sees LGA withdraw support for guidance

By Dan Peters | 19 July 2017

The Local Government Association (LGA) has withdrawn its support from the Better Care Fund (BCF) ...

FINANCE

Anger at U-turn over control of social care cash

By Jonathan Werran | 12 July 2017

Council chiefs have pushed back at ministers’ last-minute decision to exert control over how the ...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Spielman heralds new relationship with ADCS

By Dan Peters | 07 July 2017

Ofsted’s chief inspector has said she wants to ‘strengthen the relationship’ between her organisa...

FINANCE

Gwynne: Stop talking down councils and councillors

By Hiba Mahamadi | 06 July 2017

Local authorities need to be given back decision-making powers, the shadow communities secretary ...

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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