Decision details

The report seeks agreement from Cabinet to regarding the operational model for delivering a regional WDTU, including the proposed governance arrangements for the unit and the financial arrangements

RESOLVED: that

1.         the business model, approach and functions outlined in the Business Case for the regional Social Care Workforce Training Unit attached at Appendix 1 of the report be approved, including

(i)         the establishment of a regional Social Care Workforce Training Unit as outlined in this report; and

(ii)        the creation of and recruitment to the post of the Regional Manager for the Regional Workforce Training Unit.

2.            authority be delegated to the Director of Social Services in  consultation with the Cabinet Members for Children & Families and Health, Social Care & Well-being, and Finance, Modernisation & Performance and the Section 151 and Monitoring Officers to deal with  all aspects of the Governance and any ancillary  arrangements/documentation  which may be required in relation to these proposals, including (without limitation) the approval of the draft partnership agreement and that the same may be entered into between Cardiff Council and the Vale of Glamorgan Council .