ADULT SOCIAL CARE

Care inspections could risk councils being 'set up to fail'

04 November 2022

The reintroduction of an inspection regime for adult social care could risk councils being ‘set u...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

A 'staggering' number are failing to get social care support, says care chief

02 November 2022

A ‘staggering’ number of people are not getting the care and support they need as requests for he...

WHITEHALL

£40bn of fiscal tightening needed, says think-tank

By Michael Burton | 01 November 2022

At least £40bn of ‘fiscal tightening’ including tax rises such as the restoration of the health a...

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

New bullying policy for criticised council

By Martin Ford | 31 October 2022

A council is expected to overhaul its anti-bullying procedures after accusations of officers exer...

CHIEF EXECUTIVES

Brent chief calls time on 40-year career

By Martin Ford | 31 October 2022

Brent LBC chief executive Carolyn Downs is to retire after four decades of public service.

COMMERCIALISM

Evaluating innovation and risk

By Camilla de Bernhardt Lane | 26 October 2022

Camilla de Bernhardt Lane examines the value of scrutinising councils’ financial innovation and c...

ADULT SOCIAL CARE

Resetting the care agenda

By John Cooper | 26 October 2022

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt is believed to be about to delay the implementation of the social care cap...

FINANCE

No 'magic bullet' for budgets

By Martin Ford | 20 October 2022

The Local Government Association (LGA) has made the financial case for the sector ahead of antici...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

'Out of date' council funding system threatens levelling up, says IFS

By John Cooper | 20 October 2022

The local government funding system is ‘out of date and arbitary’ and it threatens levelling up, ...

IMPROVEMENT

Cheshire West praised in peer revew

By Mark Conrad | 18 October 2022

Cheshire West and Chester Council has received high praise following a peer review, but vowed to ...

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Specialist Practitioner (Family Services) RBKC618414

£55,497 - £63,045 per annum

Help our social workers and other professionals develop their practice. Apply for this job

The Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea Council

Group Accountant / Group Finance Manager - WMF1359e

£62,273 to £65,017

This is an exciting opportunity for you to join Westmorland and Furness Council as a Group Accountant. Apply for this job

Westmorland and Furness Council

Cyber Security Manager

£55,848 - £59,442

North Northamptonshire is currently on an exciting journey to transform its infrastructure and services for its citizens. Apply for this job

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