Issue details

Establishment of domestic abuse posts within the Housing Options service (1x MOSO & 1.5 Engagement Officer)

The Domestic Abuse Act 2021 has placed new duties on local authorities to provide support to victims of domestic abuse in safe accommodation, as well as providing that all eligible homeless victims of domestic abuse automatically have ‘priority need’ for homelessness assistance. To meet these duties, it is proposed that new posts are established and recruited to within the Housing Options service.

Decision type: Non-key

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Notice of proposed decision first published: 08/11/2021

Decision due: 22 Oct 2021 by Executive Director for Place & Economic Growth

Lead member: Cabinet Member - Communities and Culture

Contact: Fiona Carr, Principal Homelessness Strategy Officer Email: fiona.carr@oldham.gov.uk Email: fiona.carr@oldham.gov.uk.

Consultation process

Domestic Abuse Partnership and Portfolio Holders

Decisions