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HUMAN RESOURCES
Hybrid working is here to stay
By Michael Burton | 04 May 2022
The end of the nine-to-five routine is driven by economic forces, not the indolent public sector ...
COUNCILLORS
Government must rethink its approach to poor governance and behaviour in councils
By Graeme McDonald | 04 May 2022
Solace supports all of the Committee on Standards in Public Life report's recommendations on stan...
WHITEHALL
EXCLUSIVE: Whitehall risk warning over election reforms
By Dan Peters | 29 April 2022
Whitehall officials have privately admitted councils could be overwhelmed by one of the largest s...
BUSINESS
New Solace hire to improve sector diversity
By Mark Whitehead | 26 April 2022
Senior officers' organisation Solace is recruiting a new officer in a drive to improve diversity.
PAY
A national workforce strategy is needed to tackle skills shortage
By Michael Burton | 13 April 2022
With pay likely to remain stagnant and labour shortages to continue, local authorities need a rob...
WHITEHALL
Soaring vacancies and declining pay highlight sector crisis
By Dan Peters | 12 April 2022
Latest figures this week showing the soaring number of job vacancies coupled with declining publi...
WHITEHALL
Roney: Council chiefs proved worth during pandemic
By Michael Burton | 08 April 2022
Council chief executives proved their worth during the pandemic, the president of Solace Joanne R...
PAY
Pay 'not number one feature' in staff retention
By Martin Ford | 28 March 2022
Culture and opportunities for career advancement are more important to council staff than pay, pe...
FINANCE
Future Forum North: City chief calls for fiscal freedom
By Martin Ford | 23 March 2022
More financial freedom should be devolved to cities to fully realise the ambition of levelling th...
SOLACE
Helping highly vulnerable families to recover, rebuild their lives here, and thrive
By Graeme McDonald | 22 March 2022
Implementing and delivering the Government’s Homes for Ukraine scheme will require more than just...
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Service Manager - Family Help Team
£59,353 - £60,391
You will provide strong, visible and effective leadership to Team Managers, Practice Supervisors, Social Workers and Family Help Apply for this job
Children's Home Registered Manager
PO8 - £63,966 to £67,575
You will provide the leadership, insight and compassion needed to create a home where young people feel safe, valued and supported. Apply for this job
Independent Reviewing Officer
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You will support and with positive working environment with regular, robust supervision Apply for this job
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