WHITEHALL

Councils 'vital' to social prescribing success

By Dan Peters | 09 October 2023

Children’s charity Barnardo’s has said local authorities are ‘vital’ to the success of social pre...

HEALTH

A springboard to better wellbeing

By Dr Koen Bartels | 03 October 2023

Social prescribing is about more than health and represents a chance to transform relationships t...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

A community route to net zero transition

By Tim Davies-Pugh | 27 September 2023

Councils can tackle social inequality and the climate emergency and promote a just transition to ...

FINANCE

Little evaluation of mental health outcomes in police pilot, MPs told

By Mark Conrad | 19 September 2023

Police failed to evaluate mental health outcomes after trialling a controversial new approach to ...

WHITEHALL

Call for national mental health support team rollout

By Ann McGauran | 18 September 2023

A top children’s services director has called for the ‘very highly regarded’ mental health suppor...

HEALTH

Getting ahead of the curve on children's mental health

By Seb Rees | 11 September 2023

Rather than waiting for CAMHS capacity to become available, innovative local areas need to interv...

WHITEHALL

EXCLUSIVE: Housing pressures may push councils into effective bankruptcy

By Dan Peters | 04 September 2023

Rising housing pressures will force some councils to effectively declare bankruptcy, a local auth...

WHITEHALL

Fresh calls to raise local housing allowance as councils battle homelessness

By Dan Peters | 23 August 2023

Fresh calls have been made for ministers to increase local housing allowance (LHA) after research...

HEALTH

Local government funding system has 'broken down'

By Mark Conrad | 15 August 2023

The funding system for local government has ‘broken down’ and what councils currently receive fro...

WHITEHALL

Pearce renews prevention call amid CAMHS spiral

By Ann McGauran | 14 August 2023

England’s top director of children’s services has called for a greater focus on prevention amid s...

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Corporate Director, Children and Young People (DCS)

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frederica-diamanta

Director of Finance and Property Services

Up to £142,600

Premium jobNestled in the heart of Scotland, West Lothian is a vibrant region Apply for this job

West Lothian Council

Corporate Director, Children and Young People (DCS)

£142,952 (pay award pending)

We are now seeking our next permanent Corporate Director of Children and Young People to drive forward the services and deliver lasting impact. Apply for this job

Herefordshire Council

Service Director All Age Commissioning

£92,505 - £97,453

It’s vital that our residents can realise their potential, be healthy and to be part of great communities that support each other. Apply for this job

Herefordshire Council