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FINANCE

When care cannot cope

By Glen Garrod | 12 December 2018

Care provider Allied Healthcare may have found a buyer for its business, but Glen Garrod warns pr...

FINANCE

Over-40s care tax could net £15bn

By Martin Ford | 11 December 2018

A tax levied on people aged over 40 could raise £15bn per year for social care, according to new ...

BUSINESS

Allied urges councils to consider 'disruption' before ending contracts

By Martin Ford | 03 December 2018

Allied Healthcare has attempted to reassure councils of its long-term future following its takeover.

FINANCE

Ombudsman concerned over council care policies as complaints increase

By Martin Ford | 28 November 2018

Council systems and policies are increasingly to blame for a surge in complaints over charges for...

FINANCE

Economic value of social care tends to slip under the radar

By Anthony May | 28 November 2018

The social care Green Paper must set out proposals that recognise the need to develop a motivated...

FINANCE

How to balance budgets while creating happiness

By Donna Hall | 28 November 2018

Most councils are struggling to balance their social care budgets, but Wigan MBC generated a smal...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Minister refuses to rule out imposing asylum dispersal on councils

By Martin Ford | 21 November 2018

A minister has not ruled out forcing councils to take in asylum seekers, but said the option was ...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Javid: Asylum housing system could be overhauled

By Martin Ford | 21 November 2018

Schemes for homing asylum seekers across the country could be overhauled following heavy criticis...

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

Porter: My devolution regrets

By Heather Jameson | 19 November 2018

Failing to do more devolution is Lord Porter’s biggest regret in his career as Local Government A...

FINANCE

Why it is time for a fair deal for everyone

By Jon Collins | 19 November 2018

The system is broken for everyone and we need to stop wasting valuable time and effort arguing wi...

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Head of Service - Assessment & Intervention

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Service Director - Education and SEND

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West Berkshire Council is seeking an exceptional Service Director for Education and SEND to join our Children’s Services family Apply for this job

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frederica-diamanta

Head of Service - Assessment & Intervention

£62,474 - £73,056 plus a Market Rate Supplement

Join a creative, forward-thinking senior leadership team within Children and Families at Kirklees Council. Apply for this job

Kirklees Metropolitan Council

General Manager – Building Safety Compliance

£51,356 - £53,460

Building safety for our homes and neighbourhoods is a top priority at Kirklees Council. Apply for this job

Kirklees Metropolitan Council

Service Director - Education and SEND

£103,212 to £110,106 per annum (Grade O)

West Berkshire Council is seeking an exceptional Service Director for Education and SEND to join our Children’s Services family Apply for this job

West Berkshire Council