Issue details

This report authorises:

·         The creation of 5 temporary posts: an Agency Advisor (18hrs), three 0.5 Social Workers and one Social Work Assistant.

·         Funding towards the establishment of a North London Adoption Consortium (NLAC) joint adoption recruitment team including contribution towards a Team Manager and a Coordinator and the provision of one Social Worker. Additionally, a contribution as part of NLAC to the Post-Adoption Centre

·         Authorisation for the use of the grant for payment of other activities and functions comprising part costs of staffing for the MASH, the full cost of the Principal Officer Court Proceedings temporary post, the full cost of a temporary Project Officer post, maternity cover for the Kinship and Permanence Team Manager, 3 independent social work assessments of prospective adopters, one set of inter-agency fees and training for staff.