The purpose of the report is to create two
fixed term posts for 12 months to increase capacity in the Domestic
Abuse team:
• a senior Independent Domestic Violence Adviser (IDVA) Grade
8 who will undertake triage of cases and training of social work
staff on domestic abuse; and
• an additional Independent Domestic Violence Adviser (Grade
7) to increase capacity in the team
Decision type: Key
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Notice of proposed decision first published: 11/07/2022
Decision due: 1 Jul 2022 by Managing Director Children and Young People (DCS)
Lead member: Cabinet Member - Children and Young People and Deputy Leader
Contact: Bruce Penhale, Head of Stronger Communities Service 0161 770 4196 Email: bruce.penhale@oldham.gov.uk Email: Bruce.penhale@oldham.gov.uk.
Consultation process
There has been consultation with the Managing
Director of Children and Young People as Chair of the Domestic
Abuse Partnership and with the
Children’s Services Management Team.