Decision details

Review of Children's Services Senior Management staffing in accordance with the Structural Investment Plan

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member - Children and Young People and Deputy Leader

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: No

Purpose:

In line with experiences across the country, Children Services in Oldham are facing a significant demand pressure and therefore workforce challenges. Over the last 2 years demand has increased significantly across all key profiles. The resulting issues were set out for Leadership on the 23rd July 2018 through the Children's Services Improvement Programme Update.

Decision:

RESOLVED - That:
the proposals contained within the consultation document be implemented.

Reasons for the decision:

Option 1 - Do nothing and continue with existing structure but this will not meet the requirements of service delivery going forwards
Option 2 - to implement to proposals.

Alternative options considered:

Option1

Other reasons / organisations consulted

The Trade Unions and staff have been consulted on the proposals and responses given to any feedback received during the consultation process. Individual feedback appropriate to individuals has been responded to

Contact: Merlin Joseph, Interim Director of Childrens Services 0161 770 3468 Email: merlin.joseph@oldham.gov.uk Email: merlin.joseph@oldham.gov.uk.

Publication date: 17/07/2019

Date of decision: 20/06/2019

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