NATIONAL CHILDREN AND ADULT SERVICES CONFERENCE

Party people

21 November 2018

Diary still hasn’t decided which of the local government professional groups has the best reputat...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Transformation can still yield more savings, claims mandarin

By Martin Ford | 19 November 2018

Further transformation may still help councils make savings in children’s services, a top Departm...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Director recalls 'huge shock' of child abuse scandal

By Martin Ford | 19 November 2018

A council criticised for failings over a historic child sexual exploitation (CSE) ring has warned...

DEVOLUTION

Burnham calls for transfer of powers from 'dysfunctional' Westminster

By Martin Ford | 16 November 2018

The Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham, has called for further devolution of powers to loc...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Pressure piled on children's secretary over funding

By Martin Ford | 15 November 2018

Councils have increased pressure on children and families secretary Nadhim Zahawi to secure more ...

FINANCE

Social care projects to explore biometrics and exoskeletons

By Martin Ford | 15 November 2018

Projects exploring how exoskeletons and biometrics could be used in social care have been announc...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Ofsted chief warns councils of county lines complacency

By Martin Ford | 14 November 2018

Some councils are underestimating the extent of the threat posed by county lines operations to ch...

WHITEHALL

Hancock praises over-40s tax

By Martin Ford | 14 November 2018

A tax increase for the over-40s could be introduced to bridge the adult social care spending gap ...

frederica-diamanta

Assistant Director for Safeguarding

£108,258

Recognised for our innovation and investment, this is a fantastic opportunity to join our leadership team Apply for this job

Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council

Director of Children’s Social Care and Early Help

Salary: £108,312 - £125,565

At Thurrock we take a whole council approach to improving the lives of our children and young people, placing them at the heart of all that we do Apply for this job

Thurrock Borough Council

Assistant Director Transformation

£97,426 - £108,074

We are seeking an outstanding strategic leader and solutions-focused expert to play a pivotal role at this key moment for North Yorkshire Apply for this job

North Yorkshire Council

frederica-diamanta

Assistant Director for Safeguarding

£108,258

Recognised for our innovation and investment, this is a fantastic opportunity to join our leadership team Apply for this job

Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council

Director of Children’s Social Care and Early Help

Salary: £108,312 - £125,565

At Thurrock we take a whole council approach to improving the lives of our children and young people, placing them at the heart of all that we do Apply for this job

Thurrock Borough Council

Assistant Director Transformation

£97,426 - £108,074

We are seeking an outstanding strategic leader and solutions-focused expert to play a pivotal role at this key moment for North Yorkshire Apply for this job

North Yorkshire Council