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LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

'Patchy' engagement between health and care sectors, new report finds

By Hiba Mahamadi | 05 March 2018

The NHS finds it difficult to fully engage with local authorities when trying to integrate health...

SOCIAL CARE

Thomas to replace Quirk at Lewisham

By Hiba Mahamadi | 01 March 2018

The man who helped turn around Rotherham’s children’s services has been recommended by Lewisham L...

FINANCE

Councils not held to account for commissioning social care, claims MP

By Hiba Mahamadi | 01 March 2018

Local authorities are not being held to account for the way they spend Government money on social...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Groundbreaking review praises Leeds

By Mark Conrad | 27 February 2018

Leeds City Council’s services for children in care have been praised following a ground-breaking ...

HUMAN RESOURCES

Workforce shortages put more strain on the system

By Paul Burstow | 20 February 2018

After auditors warned of a looming crisis in the recruitment and retention of care workers, Paul ...

SOCIAL CARE

Will the new look cabinet promote prevention?

By Cllr Michelle Lowe | 20 February 2018

Health and housing really do go hand in hand, writes Cllr Michelle Lowe. The constant emphasis on...

SOCIAL CARE

£10m for Welsh councils to manage social care pressures

By Hiba Mahamadi | 14 February 2018

Councils in Wales will be given £10m to manage social care winter pressures, the Welsh Government...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Recruitment and retention: Who will be left to care in the future?

By Mark Conrad | 13 February 2018

Auditors, academics, practitioners and unions are pointing to the recruitment and retention issue...

CHILD ABUSE

Council investment after inadequate rating

By Mark Conrad | 12 February 2018

Gloucestershire CC has invested in staff, casework reduction and administration amid warnings the...

SOCIAL CARE

Not enough integration between housing for older people and social care, MPs warn

By Hiba Mahamadi | 09 February 2018

Local authorities need to recognise the importance of quality housing for older people and the ‘m...

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frederica-diamanta

Principal Lawyer - Children and Adults Safeguarding Team - Childrens Focus

£51,356 - £56,494

Do you want to make a difference to local people? Apply for this job

Kirklees Metropolitan Council

Director - Corporate Services

£93,688 - £100,549 per annum

Develop your career with a forward-thinking authority based in an attractive part of South Devon. Apply for this job

Teignbridge District Council

Chief Executive

Up to £234,171

This is a rare opportunity to lead a council with both strength and ambition at a time of change. Apply for this job

Leicestershire County Council