Social care swallows record share of council budgets

Social care swallows record share of council budgets

By William Eichler 30 September 2026

Sixteen English councils spent more than 80% of their core funding on adult and children's social care last year, new analysis has revealed.

Local authority inconsistencies creating academic barriers for children in care

By Lee Peart 13 March 2026

Inconsistence in local authority practice are creating academic barriers for children in care, a new report has found.

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Shift Supervisor – Children’s Home

Grade 6, £26,825 to £28,142 per annum + Standby allowance

Newport, Isle of WightGrade 6, £26,825 to £28,142 per annum + Standby allowance

RECRUITER: Isle of Wight Council

Deputy Manager

£49,817 - £51,928

Huddersfield, West Yorkshire £49,817 - £51,928

RECRUITER: Kirklees Metropolitan Council

Family Help Team Leader (SW)

£49,817 - £53,051 per annum

Gloucestershire £49,817 - £53,051 per annum

RECRUITER: Gloucestershire County Council

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frederica-diamanta

Shift Supervisor – Children’s Home

Grade 6, £26,825 to £28,142 per annum + Standby allowance

Newport, Isle of WightGrade 6, £26,825 to £28,142 per annum + Standby allowance

RECRUITER: Isle of Wight Council

Deputy Manager

£49,817 - £51,928

Huddersfield, West Yorkshire £49,817 - £51,928

RECRUITER: Kirklees Metropolitan Council

Family Help Team Leader (SW)

£49,817 - £53,051 per annum

Gloucestershire £49,817 - £53,051 per annum

RECRUITER: Gloucestershire County Council

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