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CHILDREN'S SERVICES
Spending Review needs to embody 'strategic, systematic change'
17 July 2019
At the Local Government Association (LGA) annual conference, Claire Kober noted the biggest shift...
DEVOLUTION
Only devolution can protect public services from years of Brexit chaos
By Andrew Laird | 15 July 2019
Andrew Laird argues that only a renewed and rapid drive to devolve power to cities and local area...
SOCIAL CARE
Prospective Barchester buyer withdraws
By Martin Ford | 11 July 2019
A mooted sale of a major UK care home provider has been called off.
ADULT SOCIAL CARE
How London delivers safeguarding
By Dawn Wakeling | 09 July 2019
London’s adult safeguarding partnership was set up to unite a plethora of agencies in the capital...
ADULT SOCIAL CARE
Why Staffordshire dares to care
By Dr Richard Harling | 09 July 2019
Without a national solution, it’s likely councils will have to intervene even more in the care of...
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...
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Head of HR People Services
£69,083 - £75,442 per annum
This is a full-time, permanent role with hybrid working Apply for this job
Team Manager - Child In Need / Child Protection
£49,658 - £56,809 per annum
Are you an experienced social work leader ready to make a lasting difference for children and families? Apply for this job
Executive Director Children and Education (DCS)
£161,239 - £177,363 plus benefits (with flexibility for an exceptional appointment, up to £190,000)
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