Decision details

Extension of contracts of Family Decision-making team

Decision Maker: Managing Director Children and Young People (DCS)

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: Yes

Purpose:

The report seeks approval to extend the contracts of all members of the Family Decision Making team on fixed term contracts to 30 June 2022. This will ensure continuity of employment for members of the team while the wider offer is reviewed and implemented.

Decision:

RESOLVED - That the contracts of Family Decision Making team currently on fixed term contracts be extended to 30th June 2022

Reasons for the decision:

Option 1 - Do Nothing so that members of the team would leave before the child in need offer has been reviewed.
Option 2 Extend contracts of the Family Decision Making team currently on fixed term contracts to 30 June 2022

Alternative options considered:

Option 1

Other reasons / organisations consulted

The proposal was discussed by Children's Directorate Management team

Contact: Bruce Penhale, Head of Stronger Communities Service Email: bruce.penhale@oldham.gov.uk Email: Bruce.penhale@oldham.gov.uk.

Publication date: 23/07/2021

Date of decision: 22/07/2021

Effective from: 03/08/2021

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