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This is a pivotal moment to influence the future direction of care and support
LGA

This is a pivotal moment to influence the future direction of care and support

By Louise Gittins | 09 February 2026

Over the coming months, the LGA's constructive conversation and engagement responses will shape the organisation's input to the independent commission into the future and reform of adult social car...

POLICY AND POLITICS

Cross-party talks after Bedford budget rejected

By Dan Peters | 05 February 2026

The leader of Bedford BC’s Conservative minority administration has pledged to ‘keep working with...

LEADERSHIP

Why chiefs need a framework

By Pam Parkes | 03 February 2026

There is no consistent professional framework for council chief executives. It’s time for a more ...

PAY

Pay dilemma could push councils over precipice

By Heather Jameson | 29 January 2026

Heather Jameson says that whatever the outcome of the pay negotiations with local government, und...

PAY

£2.8bn wages hike looms amid unions pay demands

By EXCLUSIVE by Martin Ford | 29 January 2026

Local government’s wage bill would have to surge by £2.8bn to meet the demands laid down in union...

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

LGA's in need of a welcome revamp

By Heather Jameson | 15 January 2026

Now that the details of plans to reorganise the LGA are out, Heather Jameson says the organisatio...

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

EXCLUSIVE: LGA plan hits mid ranks

By Heather Jameson | 15 January 2026

The latest plans to slash the pay for Local Government Association (LGA) staff are unlikely to hi...

PAY

Pay body could have 'unintended consequences'

By Martin Ford | 13 January 2026

The Government has been warned of ‘unintended consequences’ stemming from its proposed adult soci...

UNIONS

Union warns of more equal pay claims as payouts rise above £1bn

By Paul Marinko | 02 January 2026

The GMB has revealed it plans to launch 10,000 new equal pay claims across five more councils alo...

STEVE REED

Reed says councils should not be offering 'full-time pay for part-time work'

By Dan Peters | 22 December 2025

Local authorities should not be offering full-time pay for part-time work, communities secretary ...

PAY

Pay hike plans cause rift at Reform-led council

By Martin Ford | 16 December 2025

Proposals to make golden handcuffs payments to staff have caused a rift among the Reform UK admin...

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Director of Social Work and Social Care

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Group Manager for Multi Agency Screening Team

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frederica-diamanta

Director of Social Work and Social Care

£100,731 to £104,625

You will join a values-driven senior leadership team, providing visible and responsive leadership. Apply for this job

Trafford Council

Housing Ombudsman

£130,095 per annum, negotiable based on experience.

The Housing Ombudsman Service allows colleagues to choose if they wish to work in the London office, from home or a hybrid of the two Apply for this job

Housing Ombudsman Service

Group Manager for Multi Agency Screening Team

From £58,239 up to £67,030 per annum pro rata plus relocation support

We are seeking an exceptional and forward‑thinking Group Manager for Access and Multiple Vulnerabilities to join our Children & Families Service. Apply for this job

North Yorkshire Council

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