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CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE

Don't learn the wrong lessons

By Claire Fox | 18 August 2015

Claire Fox examines the collapse of Kids Company and its impact on councils.

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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frederica-diamanta

Service Manager - Regulated Services and CQC Oversight

£69,037

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and driven leader to join our Adult Social Care team Apply for this job

Wakefield Council

Director of Transport and Climate

£96,900 - £112,827

In Reading, we’re laying the foundations for a borough that is bold, connected and ready for what’s next. Apply for this job

Reading Borough Council

Director of Planning, Economy and Public Protection

£96,900 - £112,827

Reading is one of the UK’s most dynamic urban economies. Apply for this job

Reading Borough Council

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