Purpose

To seek approval to hold detailed bid
negotiations for Phase 2 of a UK Shared Prosperity Fund funded
programme to enable the continuation of the WE Work for Everyone
programme for people with learning difficulties.
 

Content

That Cabinet:

1.     
Authorised the Head of Service Employment, Skills and Learning in
consultation with the Cabinet Member Children’s Services,
Education and Equalities to negotiate with WECA and, if successful,
to accept and spend funding of up to £830k (including
procuring and awarding contracts) and lead on the regional
implementation and delivery of the We Work for Everyone Phase 2
programme.

2.     
Noted the Director of Adult Social Care and the Director of
Education and Skills will implement a joint work plan with the ASC
team, in partnership with specialist providers and employers, to
improve the employment outcomes of adults supported by ASC through
the WE Work for Everyone programme.