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SOCIAL CARE

CQC 'still has long way to go' warns NAO

By MJ reporter | 22 July 2015

The regulator at the centre of fierce criticism over alleged blunders has made good progress, acc...

WHITEHALL

There's no quick fix

By Ray James | 22 July 2015

The growing gap in social care funding has led to a crisis of confidence from directors of adult ...

FINANCE

The money makers

By Dan Peters | 22 July 2015

Dan Peters reports on the results of a joint The MJ, LGN and Localis study in which local authori...

HEALTH

'Revolving door' approach must be changed

By Mark Whitehead | 21 July 2015

The ‘revolving door’ approach to patients leaving hospital can be confusing for older people and ...

WHITEHALL

Government delays social care cap

By Jamie Hailstone | 17 July 2015

Plans to introduce a cap on social care costs have been delayed until 2020, ministers have announ...

CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE

LGO warns of 'accountability risk'

By Dan Peters | 15 July 2015

Greater co-operation between council and health bodies risks ‘blurring the lines of accountabilit...

FINANCE

All together now

By Jamie Sutterby | 08 July 2015

Working as one and pooling resources is the way to solve sometimes complex challenges, says Jamie...

FINANCE

Hidden opportunities key to council objectives

By Steven Phillips | 08 July 2015

A well-designed customer journey or care pathway will invariably deliver both a great customer ex...

CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE

Quinton to replace retiring Walsh

08 July 2015

Gail Quinton, currently director of children’s services at Worcestershire CC, will join Coventry ...

SOCIAL CARE

New scheme to 'reduce burdens' proposed

By Dan Peters | 07 July 2015

The Law Commission has launched a consultation today on a new scheme designed to reduce ‘unnecess...

frederica-diamanta

Corporate Director – Adults & Health

£176,061 – £196,002

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Newham London Borough Council

Assistant Director, People

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Essex County Council

Executive Director (Children’s Services)

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Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council

frederica-diamanta

Corporate Director – Adults & Health

£176,061 – £196,002

Lead Change. Shape Lives. Be Part of Something New. Apply for this job

Newham London Borough Council

Assistant Director, People

£89,116 - £104,843 per annum

Experience the best of both worlds with our flexible hybrid working arrangements. Apply for this job

Essex County Council

Executive Director (Children’s Services)

up to £137,831

Are you an experienced and inspirational leader of Children’s Services? Apply for this job

Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council