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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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- Spring Statement: OBR paints gloomy picture of council finances
- Councils prepare for political turmoil
- Government should have 'leeway' to seek new council leaders' LGR views
- The overlooked NEETs: the policy gap we can no longer ignore
- 'Widespread lack of understanding' to blame for key worker oversight
Strategic Director – Housing and Investment
£94,943 – £110,471 + excellent benefits
The City of Lincoln Council is seeking an exceptional housing leader to shape the future of its landlord service. Apply for this job
Highways and Sustainable Transport Contract Manager
MGA £60,573 - £62,766 per annum
We are seeking an experienced Contract Manager with a passion for highways and sustainable transport. Apply for this job
Assistant Director of Governance, People & Performance (Monitoring Officer)
c.£95,000
Arun District Council is entering one of the most significant and exciting periods in its recent history Apply for this job
- Spring Statement: OBR paints gloomy picture of council finances
- Councils prepare for political turmoil
- Government should have 'leeway' to seek new council leaders' LGR views
- The overlooked NEETs: the policy gap we can no longer ignore
- 'Widespread lack of understanding' to blame for key worker oversight
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