Budget reference number:

16ECF

How will the saving be achieved?

In 2018, North Lanarkshire implemented a new operating model as part of the 1140 hours programme. The new model resulted in 464 FTE NLC9 posts out of structure. The Service has been committed to reducing this number through a range of approaches including staff being appointed into Lead Practitioner Posts (NLC10).

It was always the intention of the Service that the ELP would be required to be assimilated into the new structure of ELC Key Worker. 273FTE (374 head count) out with structure.

In addition, in terms of the Equity & Excellence Leads, It is proposed that 10FTE of the current cohort within the structure are deleted (of which 3.9 FTE are already currently vacant), and the realigned focus in relation to deployment includes peripatetic EELS and settings where we have provision for birth to 5 years/ 2-5 years and ASN. The intended outcome of the saving will be circa £3m in total.

If this policy is subject to the FSD what does it suggest about the impact or potential impact on socio-economic disadvantage?

N/A

Give details of the impact it has on groups and individuals.

100 FTE Staff will be affected as their salaries will reduce from an NLC9 to NLC7 (Feb 26) 

What actions / measures will be put in place or are planned to mitigate any adverse impact or promote equality?

Staff supported via wellbeing strategies and the council’s workstyles policies.  Staff receive cash conservation of 18mths (August 24-Feb 26).

What is the result/ recommendations of the EqIA?

To  secure the budget saving as per council decision February 2023, whilst mitigating potential impacts where possible.