ASSOCIATION OF DIRECTORS OF ADULT SOCIAL SERVICES

Queen's Speech: No funding pledge on social care reform

By Ann McGauran | 11 May 2021

The Queen’s Speech fell short of including a social care Bill and there was no pledge on funding.

ASSOCIATION OF DIRECTORS OF ADULT SOCIAL SERVICES

Unfinished business

By Ann McGauran | 04 May 2021

With the public finances in an ‘astonishingly difficult’ position, will the Government prioritise...

SOCIAL CARE

Social care reform proposals will come later this year, pledges Hancock

By Ann McGauran | 30 April 2021

The Government will be bringing forward proposals later this year for the reform of social care, ...

ADULT SOCIAL CARE

Social care 'unfinished business' for Tories

By Martin Ford | 29 April 2021

Former health secretary Jeremy Hunt has said reform of the adult social care system is regarded a...

HEALTH

Town halls told: Don't depend on COVID cash

By Heather Jameson | 29 April 2021

Councils need to wean themselves of COVID cash to fund social care before it runs out at the end ...

ADULT SOCIAL CARE

It's time for the Government to publish its plans for care, says new ADASS chief

By Ann McGauran | 29 April 2021

The Government must ‘publish its promised plans for the future of care and support as a matter of...

ADULT SOCIAL CARE

A singular opportunity for the social care workforce

By Stephen Chandler | 30 March 2021

Better pay is crucial to stopping workforce ‘churn’, says Stephen Chandler. The impact of COVID-1...

ASSOCIATION OF DIRECTORS OF ADULT SOCIAL SERVICES

Councils face rise in demand for short-term care

By Ann McGauran | 26 March 2021

Councils have faced a 7% rise in demand for short-term support in the last four years and are dea...

ADULT SOCIAL CARE

Put people first

By Stephen Chandler | 03 February 2021

The future of care and support must be built around our homes and in our communities, writes Step...

ADULT SOCIAL CARE

Plea for £1.6bn winter care funding

By Martin Ford | 06 November 2020

Social care directors have made an appeal to the Government for a new funding package.

frederica-diamanta

Health and Adult Services Head of Practice / Principal Social Worker

£67,081 to £75,599

We believe this is an unrivalled career opportunity for an ambitious and experienced leader at a pivotal point in our history. Apply for this job

North Yorkshire Council

Strategy, Workforce and Transformation Manager

£58,103.00, Grade 14, 37 hours, Permanent

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Wakefield Council

Development & Regeneration Director

Up to £160,000

Greenwich is a unique, vibrant and diverse borough with an ambitious regeneration agenda and an excellent track record of delivery. Apply for this job

Royal Borough of Greenwich

frederica-diamanta

Health and Adult Services Head of Practice / Principal Social Worker

£67,081 to £75,599

We believe this is an unrivalled career opportunity for an ambitious and experienced leader at a pivotal point in our history. Apply for this job

North Yorkshire Council

Strategy, Workforce and Transformation Manager

£58,103.00, Grade 14, 37 hours, Permanent

Our aim is to have a confident, skilled and productive workforce Apply for this job

Wakefield Council

Development & Regeneration Director

Up to £160,000

Greenwich is a unique, vibrant and diverse borough with an ambitious regeneration agenda and an excellent track record of delivery. Apply for this job

Royal Borough of Greenwich