Issue - decisions

Establishment of an apprentice post within Legal Services, increase of hours and honorarium payment for the Legal Support Officer

18/05/2023 - Establishment of an apprentice post within Legal Services, increase of hours and honorarium payment for the Legal Support Officer

To establish a Legal Apprentice within the Legal Team and recruit to the post.

The cost of this change will be cost neutral as Rykneld Homes will fund this.

To increase the hours of the Legal Support Officer from 28.45 hours to 32.15 hours for a 6 month period and then review.

The cost of this temporary change is £1112.83 Such cost could be met partly by the vacant post within the team but if due to other outsourcing there is insufficient budget, such cost will be met from other council budget.

To pay an honorarium to the Legal Support Officers to reflect the work being undertaken. Their salary to increase from £21,967.92 to £23,194.27 (pro rata 32.30 hours).

The cost of this change will be £1,225.63pa plus on costs.