Purpose

With future funding being offered via
Universal Support (DWP), this report outlines the opportunity to
build supported employment services and considers the future
programme in Warwickshire.

Decision

Resolved
 
That Cabinet
 
1)   
Authorises the Council to act as the accountable body on behalf of
the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) to deliver Connect to
Work Employment Support Programmes across Warwickshire;
 
2)   
Authorises the Council to enter into a series of grant funding
agreements with the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) enabling
the Council to develop and deliver the Connect to Work Programmes
from April 2025 and for such period as the Programmes continue to
be funded; and
 
3)   
Authorises the Executive Director for Communities to enter into
grant agreements with the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP)
related to the Programmes, including any extensions thereto, on
terms and conditions acceptable to the Executive Director for
Resources.