CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE

Who's there for the kids?

By Mark Whitehead | 18 August 2015

The closure of two important children’s charities raises questions about the voluntary sector and...

CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE

Ofsted: Quality of care in children's homes falls

By Mark Whitehead | 13 August 2015

The quality of care in children’s homes has fallen and will be the focus for renewed monitoring, ...

LEGAL

Whistleblowing from management is on the rise

By Dan Peters | 12 August 2015

The number of local government managers reporting malpractice to whistleblowing charity Public Co...

FINANCE

Funding by results

By Dan Corry | 12 August 2015

Government funding will increasingly depend on outcomes, Dan Corry believes.

CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE

Good governance warning after charities collapse

By Mark Whitehead | 07 August 2015

Voluntary sector leaders have warned of the need for good governance following the collapse of a ...

CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE

Councils to 'pick up pieces' after charity closure

By Dan Peters | 06 August 2015

Councils will be there to ‘pick up the pieces’ after the announcement that charity Kids Company w...

FINANCE

'Forward view' on elderly care

By Andrew Kaye | 05 August 2015

The Government’s new strategy for the care of older people can’t come soon enough, writes Andrew ...

HEALTH

NAO survey highlights council Care Act concerns

By Dan Peters | 05 August 2015

Local authorities are being put under increased financial risk by Whitehall uncertainty over how ...

HEALTH

'Strain' warning over social care system

By Dan Peters | 30 July 2015

Campaigners and council leaders have warned of the strain the social care system is under in the ...

FINANCE

East Cheshire poised to create arm's-length firm

By Jamie Hailstone | 28 July 2015

Cheshire East Council is set to create a local authority-owned company to help boost skills and j...

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Director of Family Help and Safeguarding

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Reading Borough Council

Head of Highways Operations

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South Derbyshire District Council

frederica-diamanta

Director of Family Help and Safeguarding

£105,836 - £121,235

Brighter Futures for Children is looking for a visionary leader to drive transformation and improvement in children's services at a pivotal time. Apply for this job

Reading Borough Council

Head of Highways Operations

Salary: £78,168 per annum

Premium jobSomerset offers a unique blend of natural beauty, rich history and vibrant community life. Apply for this job

Somerset Council

Head of Operational Services

£73,051 to £75,342

Are you ready to shape the future of a thriving district? Apply for this job

South Derbyshire District Council