The purpose of the report is to demonstrate
the necessary changes that are required to maintain and improve
service delivery , for Children who are 'Looked After' and Care
Leavers.
In September 2019 a report was submitted to leadership in relation
to a potential redesign of the After Care and Permanence team
within Children’s Services and an associated request for
investment to be provided to meet the growing demands on
Children’s Services.
Following further discussions including involvement of the Trade
Unions, a further submission was made in January 2020, to propose
the new structure.
The Service has been reviewed and it is apparent, that the service,
in order to be successful and meet the demands placed upon it,
requires these changes.
Following discussion with union officials and HR, consultation with
staff and the trade unions was undertaken from the 23rd March 2020
to the 9th May 2020.
Decision type: Non-key
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Notice of proposed decision first published: 03/02/2021
Decision due: 27 Jan 2020 by Managing Director Children and Young People (DCS)
Lead member: Cabinet Member - Children and Young People and Deputy Leader
Contact: Elissa Slater, Service Manager of After Care Email: Sara.scholey@oldham.gov.uk Email: elissa.slater@oldham.gov.uk.
Consultation process
Initial consultation was undertaken following
a joint meeting in November 2019, with the Unions and staff, whilst
a further formal consultation has taken place for 45 days from 23rd
March 2020 to the 9th May 2020.
There has been an offer of one to one consultation, alongside any
recorded feedback.
At the end of the consultation period the comments received were
positive and concerns about changes in roles and teams, have been
reassured.
All Social Workers affected by the change have been offered options
of which of the three teams they prefer.