Decision details

Date of Decision:

6 September 2024

Title:

Increasing the Dispersed Supported Accommodation

Decision Maker:

(Including Job Title)

Ian Spicer, Strategic Director of Adult Care, Housing and Public Health

Details of Specific Cabinet Delegation

or Delegation contained in the relevant Sub-Scheme of Delegation.

Section 4c3: STRATEGIC DIRECTOR OF ADULT CARE, HOUSING AND PUBLIC HEALTH – DELEGATED EXECUTIVE FUNCTIONS

The Strategic Director of Adult Care, Housing and Public Health is authorised1 to discharge executive functions2 through the commissioning and provision of social services for adults and public health services for the whole population and delivery of housing for the Borough, including:-

2. Housing (d) Housing Options

Decision:

To approve the increase of the current dispersed  portfolio from 10 to 20 properties used by the Leaving Care team.

Reasons for the Decision:

Leaving care dispersed accommodation is a critical service provided to young people transitioning out of foster care or residential care settings. These individuals often lack family support and require stable housing to facilitate their successful integration into independent adulthood. Currently, RMBC operates up to 10 dispersed accommodation properties, accommodating Rotherham young people. There is a need to increase this provision by A FURTHER 10 units.

The purpose of this Officer Decision is to agree to increase the current dispersed  portfolio from 10 to 20 properties used by the Leaving Care team.

Details of alternative options considered and rejected:

None

Conflicts of interest declared by any Cabinet Member consulted by the decision maker which relates to the decision:

None

Dispensations Granted:

(If any)

None

Reports or parts of reports considered

Officer Decision Report to increase the Dispersed Supported Accommodation from 10 to 20 properties.

Approved by Ian Spicer, Strategic Director of Adults, Housing and Public Health.