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ADULT SOCIAL CARE

Health secretary blames Westminster politics for plight of social care

By Martin Ford | 04 July 2019

Health secretary Matt Hancock has conceded ‘we should have fixed social care by now’ in a speech ...

ADULT SOCIAL CARE

MPs 'not listening' after Panorama social care documentary

By Martin Ford | 03 July 2019

Westminster politicians are still not listening to councils, according to the council leader who ...

FINANCE

Adult social care – one year on

By Ian Hudspeth | 03 July 2019

Cllr Ian Hudspeth expands on the LGA’s proposals for the long-awaited Green Paper on adult social...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

High needs kids: which councils are best?

By Leo Jones | 03 July 2019

The system for children with special educational needs is not working. Leo Jones argues that no-o...

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

A case of cuts and a confidence crisis

By Martin Ford | 03 July 2019

The Association of Directors of Adult Social Services’ annual survey reveals a pessimistic sector...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Bring it on – give it to us

By Heather Jameson | 02 July 2019

James Jamieson is the newly-elected chairman of the Local Government Association. He talks to Hea...

ADULT SOCIAL CARE

Pressures eroding protection of adult care budgets, survey finds

By Martin Ford | 26 June 2019

Councils are struggling to protect social care budgets, the Association of Directors of Adult Soc...

PENSIONS

Time to evaluate the real cost of an ageing population

By Michael Burton | 26 June 2019

Recent reports have established that frail old age probably does not start until 80-plus and tha...

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

The risks and value of the care home market in Torbay

By Ann McGauran | 24 June 2019

Torbay Council wants to influence the size and make-up of its residential care home market for ol...

FINANCE

Report recommends fully funding social care through taxation

By Martin Ford | 24 June 2019

The public backs funding social care through general taxation, according to new polling.

frederica-diamanta

Chief Executive

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Leicestershire County Council

Director of Adults and Integrated Commissioning

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Kirklees Metropolitan Council

frederica-diamanta

Chief Executive

Up to £234,171

This is a rare opportunity to lead a council with both strength and ambition at a time of change. Apply for this job

Leicestershire County Council

Director of Adults and Integrated Commissioning

up to £129,530 per annum

A career-defining role at the heart of adult social care transformation. Apply for this job

Kent County Council

Service Director – Skills and Regeneration

up to £114,023

Kirklees is a district of ambition, compassion, and opportunity. Apply for this job

Kirklees Metropolitan Council