CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE

Ofsted slammed over judgements

By Dan Peters | 03 September 2015

A social work professor has accused Ofsted of ‘undermining and destabilising’ children’s services...

CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE

Council invests £600k to improve children's services

By Mark Whitehead | 01 September 2015

West Berkshire Council is investing £600,000 in new staff and extra training as part of a plan to...

FINANCE

Demands issued in return for mayor

By Dan Peters | 21 August 2015

Tough-talking West Midlands councils have told government they will only accept an elected mayor ...

FINANCE

Counties call for Hunt meeting on care

By Mark Whitehead | 21 August 2015

County council leaders have called for an urgent meeting with the health secretary after warning ...

FINANCE

Provision must be local

By Adam Fineberg | 18 August 2015

Adam Fineberg argues the case for local authorities being the chief source of local public expend...

HEALTH

King's Fund urges government to 'try harder' with social care

By Jamie Hailstone | 18 August 2015

A leading healthcare think-tank has said the Government must try harder on social care after the ...

CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE

Don't learn the wrong lessons

By Claire Fox | 18 August 2015

Claire Fox examines the collapse of Kids Company and its impact on councils.

WHITEHALL

More support to help authorities apply Care Act

By Mark Whitehead | 18 August 2015

Support for councils to implement the Care Act will be reviewed after a sharp increase in those s...

HEALTH

Scots councils join forces to fill care gap

By Jamie Hailstone | 18 August 2015

North and South Ayrshire councils have stepped in to protect homecare services after a local prov...

HEALTH

No quiet summer for lawyers

By Bev Cullen | 18 August 2015

Summer is not a quiet time for local government lawyers, as the summer break provides an opportun...

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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

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£55,848 - £59,442

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North Northamptonshire Council

Strategic Commissioning Manager, Childrens Social Care, Education and SEND

Grade N, £51,515 - £54,774 pay award pending + 15% R & R allowance.

Are you an experienced commissioner with knowledge in children social care and education? Apply for this job

Gateshead Council

frederica-diamanta

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

North Northamptonshire Council

Strategic Commissioning Manager, Childrens Social Care, Education and SEND

Grade N, £51,515 - £54,774 pay award pending + 15% R & R allowance.

Are you an experienced commissioner with knowledge in children social care and education? Apply for this job

Gateshead Council