13 PERFORMANCE REPORT OF THE CABINET MEMBER FOR CHILDREN AND SUPPORTING FAMILIES PDF 435 KB
Cyflwynwyd gan: Cllr. Elin Walker Jones
Additional documents:
Decision:
To accept and note the information in the
report.
Minutes:
The report was submitted
by Cllr Elin Walker Jones
DECISION
To accept and note the information in the report.
DISCUSSION
The report was submitted,
noting that it provided
an update on the department's work, outlining what had happened against the
Council Plan's pledges, reporting on the department's performance and the
financial situation. The staff of the department were thanked for their
commitment to the county's children and young people.
It was explained that priority projects continued to
move forward, although staff had been redeployed to support individuals from
Ukraine. It was explained that the priorities corresponded
with the department's main risks
and it was noted that progress was being made against these projects. Members
were guided through the projects which included noting that the Strategy for
Keeping Families Together had received funding confirmation and was able to
move forward with the work. It was expressed that the department had succeeded
to recruit to posts in the referrals team in
order to respond to the progress made in the
demand and waiting lists.
In terms of the Supporting People Plan, it was noted
that the work continued, but it now focused on the cost
of living crisis. The work in the Plan was
highlighted, which included extending the hub network and a series of drop-in
events.
It was noted that workforce capacity
was also a problem within this department, and that recent work had been done
with an independent advisor but that no results were available to view yet. It
was explained that there had been a change in the nature of the cases reaching
the department, with children's needs intensifying, which consequently
required
more complex care packages.
It was explained that the projections highlighted that
the department was likely to overspend by around £88,000. It was added that the
department had submitted
bids in excess of
£1m in
order to meet the additional
pressures and to deliver priority plans.
Observations arising from the discussion
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An enquiry was
made about the Supporting People Plan and the response received from the
public. It was explained that it had been varied, with many appreciative of the
support available.
Awdur: Marian Parry Hughes