The implementation and continuing development
of the Localities model requires significant input from staff
dedicated to this work. A review of staffing and workload demands
has been completed and agreed with the Director of Adults Health
and Wellbeing to extend two Localities Business Support Officer
posts from April 2022 until 31st March 2023.
The work of the Locality Business Support officers will be a
continuation of existing duties carried out by the previous post
holder and includes supporting the Localities Team in the work at
Ward level to coordinate and drive delivery of locality plans,
undertake community engagement and analysis of engagement data,
increase community capacity and work alongside partners to develop
specialist areas of work e.g. frailty, isolation, poverty,
vulnerable families, local solutions, assisting Ward Members in
their community leadership role and locality governance.
The Locality Business Support Officers are grade 6 posts and the
cost of this proposal if implemented is for 11 months until 31st
March 2023 is £47,949. This costing may be subject to change
as the 22/23 rates have yet to be agreed. The posts will be funded
for the 2022/23 financial year from Adult Social Care
Transformation Fund held in a specific earmarked reserve.
The proposal is supported by HR as it meets corporate requirements.
The posts have already been evaluated under the GLPC system and do
not need re-evaluating. The employees on fixed term contracts are
being treated the same as employees on permanent contracts and
statutory employment rights apply. If the need arises to recruit to
any of the posts, the Council’s Safer Recruitment policy will
apply.
Consultation has taken place with Senior Managers with a stake in
the Localities model. The existing Localities staff have been
consulted and agree with proposal to extend the current working
arrangements as an interim measure until a longer-term solution is
implemented. Cllr Blake has also been consulted.
Decision type: Non-key
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Notice of proposed decision first published: 25/05/2022
Decision due: 11 May 2022 by Director of Adults, Health and Well-Being
Contact: Jakki Hardy, Locality Lead, Adult Social Care and Safeguarding Tel. 01302 736661, Email: Jakki.Hardy@doncaster.gov.uk Jakki.Hardy@doncaster.gov.uk.