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FINANCE

Sleep-in shifts resolution 'could take a year'

By Martin Ford | 04 September 2018

Councils are being advised to hold fire over pay for sleep-in shifts as legal wrangling continues...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Council has taken 'too long' to improve

By Dan Peters | 23 August 2018

Reading Council has improved services for young people leaving care since an inadequate Ofsted in...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Merger set to create second biggest care provider

By Martin Ford | 17 August 2018

A care firm would become the second largest provider in the country if it succeeds in taking over...

FINANCE

Whiteman: NHS will benefit most from Spending Review

By Dan Peters | 09 August 2018

Councils were this week warned not to expect a significant windfall in next spring’s Spending Rev...

FINANCE

Appeal bid launched over sleep-in shifts legal dispute

By Martin Ford | 08 August 2018

The legal battle over pay for carers working sleep-in shifts is to rumble on after an appeal was ...

HEALTH

Better Care Fund stand-off continues

By Dan Peters | 27 July 2018

The stand-off between the Local Government Association (LGA) and Better Care Fund (BCF) officials...

SOCIAL CARE

Minister announces consultation over 'bullying' of care workers

By Martin Ford | 23 July 2018

Social care workers will be consulted on the workforce issues they face following accusations of ...

HEALTH

Simon Stevens outlines 'opportunity to review' Better Care Fund

By Dan Peters | 20 July 2018

The social care green paper and NHS’ 10-year plan provides an ‘opportunity to review’ the Better ...

WHITEHALL

Five councils to trial social workers scheme

By Dan Peters | 12 July 2018

The new national assessment and accreditation system (NAAS) for child and family social workers i...

FINANCE

Funding call to end 'postcode lottery'

By Martin Ford | 11 July 2018

MPs today called for more funds to help end a so-called postcode lottery for children’s services.

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frederica-diamanta

Corporate Director – Adults & Health

£176,061 – £196,002

Lead Change. Shape Lives. Be Part of Something New. Apply for this job

Newham London Borough Council

Assistant Director, People

£89,116 - £104,843 per annum

Experience the best of both worlds with our flexible hybrid working arrangements. Apply for this job

Essex County Council

Executive Director (Children’s Services)

up to £137,831

Are you an experienced and inspirational leader of Children’s Services? Apply for this job

Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council