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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...
ADULT SOCIAL CARE
The future of social care
By Kathryn Smith | 29 March 2021
After 25 years of inaction, the Government has the chance to create a lasting legacy of a reforme...
SOCIAL CARE
Care Act easements end
By Martin Ford | 26 March 2021
Emergency powers allowing councils to suspend Care Act requirements during the pandemic have been...
SOCIAL CARE
Sleep-in shifts legal battle ends
By Martin Ford | 19 March 2021
A long-running legal challenge by care workers over pay worth £400m has been rejected by the Supr...
HEALTH
Hancock's half hour to ease sector concerns
By Dan Peters | 11 March 2021
Health and social care secretary Matt Hancock has attempted to ease local government concerns abo...
HEALTH
Health and care White Paper sends 'wrong message'
By Martin Ford | 02 March 2021
Further regulation and intervention will not improve social care, the Local Government Associatio...
CHILDREN'S SERVICES
Lessons from a year of challenges
By Beate Wagner | 02 March 2021
As the first anniversary of ‘lockdown 1.0’ approaches, Beate Wagner reflects on how Wakefield Cou...
CHILDREN'S SERVICES
Keeping Calderdale's children closer to home
By Julie Jenkins | 02 March 2021
Calderdale is committed to developing more local and personalised provision for children and youn...
SOCIAL CARE
MPs attack 'broken' council funding
By Martin Ford | 11 February 2021
The Government has promised reform of the system of financing local authorities.
SOCIAL CARE
White Paper plans to radically reform the NHS
By Ann McGauran | 11 February 2021
Council leaders have warned that local government needs to be an equal partner in the design of a...
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£91,639 to £99,427
We are seeking someone with a strong grounding in local government law and governance, or experience gained in a similar environment. Apply for this job
Head of Major Projects
MG 1/2 -£86,283 - £93,102 per annum
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Head of Compliance, Maintenance and Facilities Management
G 1/2 -£86,283 - £93,102 per annum
Help shape Merton’s future Apply for this job
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