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Local Supported Employment, extension

 

 

The Council has been awarded the sum of £392,000 by the Department for Work and Pensions to provide a supported employment service for residents with learning difficulties and/or Autism.  The funds will extend the contract to May 2026.  The existing contract was due to end March 2025.

 

The Council will be matching in existing staff to the programme.

 

Decision type: Non-key

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Notice of proposed decision first published: 18/06/2024

Decision due: 10 Jun 2024 by Strategic Director for Growth and Regeneration

Lead member: Portfolio Holder - Finance & Regeneration

Lead director: Service Director - Skills & Regeneration

Department: Finance and Regeneration

Contact: Gillian Wallace, Head of Employment & Skills 01484 221000 Email: gillian.wallace@kirklees.gov.uk.

Members/Officers Involved: Regular performance updates giving in portfolio holder briefings since the original contract was awarded . These have take place with Cllr Turner Cllr Reynolds Consultation with Employment Kirklees Steering group part of the Kirklees Employment and Skills committee.

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