SOCIAL CARE

Half of councils forced to ration care, survey reveals

By Laura Sharman | 14 January 2022

Staff shortages have forced more than half of councils in England to ration social care and suppo...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

EXCLUSIVE: Councils should consider pressures index similar to NHS

11 January 2022

Local government should look at introducing a pressures index similar to the NHS to measure the r...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Ready for the resolution

By John Cooper | 11 January 2022

At the opening of 2022, Ann McGauran and Heather Jameson look at what the coming year may bring –...

ASSOCIATION OF DIRECTORS OF ADULT SOCIAL SERVICES

Care chief asks if hospitality staff could help tackle social care crisis

23 December 2021

A former president of the Association of Directors of Adult Social Services (ADASS) has asked if ...

ADULT SOCIAL CARE

Watchdog calls for regional partnership boards to improve accountability

By Martin Ford | 20 December 2021

The accountability of regional partnership boards (RPBs) should be improved, according to Audit W...

ENVIRONMENT

The problems with the finance settlement

By Ian Miller | 17 December 2021

Ian Miller examines the risks and uncertainties for districts in the provisional settlement, and ...

FINANCE

Counties' concern at care funding

By Martin Ford | 17 December 2021

County councils have expressed concern at the level of central funding to rebalance care markets.

ADULT SOCIAL CARE

Immigration rules relaxed for care workers

By Martin Ford | 16 December 2021

Immigration rules have been relaxed for care workers after a recommendation from experts appointe...

WHITEHALL

Government defends care reform funding

By Martin Ford | 14 December 2021

The director general for adult social care said the £5.4bn sum was a ‘building block'.

FINANCE

Welcome words on business rates should be backed up in settlement

By Sir Stephen Houghton | 14 December 2021

The secretary of state now has a real opportunity to improve matters by introducing a business ra...

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frederica-diamanta

Team Manager Family Assessment and Support (FAST) Ripon and Rural

From £48,474 up to £52,504 per annum pro rata plus relocation support

We are looking for a full time Team Manager who shares our values and passion to improve outcomes for Children and Young People. Apply for this job

North Yorkshire Council

Executive Director of Adult Social Care & Health

£144,162 - £154,535

Premium jobResponsibilities include providing strategic direction and excellent overall leadership and management of Adult Social Care services Apply for this job

East Riding of Yorkshire Council

Chief Fire Officer/Chief Executive Officer

£180,000 to £200,062.00 (depending upon experience)

This is an exciting and rewarding opportunity for a highly motivated and experienced strategic leader. Apply for this job

West Midlands Fire Service