SOCIAL WORK COMMITTEE

THURSDAY 29 MAY 1997 - 3.00 pm

Present:- Provost Allan, Councillors Morrison (M), O'Rourke, McGhee, Rebecchi and Finnie, Councillor O'Rourke, Convener, in the Chair.

In attendance:- The Assistant Chief Executive (Social and Community Development), the Director of Central Services, Mr A Puckrin (for the Director of Finance), Mr H McNeilly (for the Director of Legal Services), Mr D Stoddart (for the Director of Property and Technical Services) and the Director of Social Work.

The following paragraphs are submitted for information only, having been dealt with under the powers delegated to the Committee.

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ADDITIONAL AGENDA ITEMS

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The Convener referred to reports by the Director of Social Work on (i) Maintenance Rates for Establishments Within Inverclyde for Respite, Temporary and Permanent Places (ii) Maintenance Rates for Establishments Within Inverclyde and (iii) Maintenance Rates for Establishments Outwith Inverclyde. The Convener indicated that consideration of the items was urgent to allow the approval and implementation of the rates as soon as possible and moved that the items be added to the Agenda. This was unanimously agreed in terms of the relevant Standing Order.

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CAPITAL PROGRAMME 1997/98 - TECHNICAL PROGRESS

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SUBMITTED: Report dated 1 May 1997 by the Director of Property & Technical Services on the technical progress of the Capital Programme 1997/98.

NOTED

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CAPITAL PROGRAMME 1997/98 - FINANCIAL POSITION

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SUBMITTED: Report dated 6 May 1997 by the Director of Finance on the current position of the Capital Programme 1997/98.

DECIDED: That the Committee note the report, in particular the current overspend of £3,000 on its Capital Programme, but defer seeking additional funding from the Policy and Strategy Committee in the meantime.

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McPHERSON CENTRE, GOUROCK - PHASE 3: PROGRESS UPDATE AND REQUEST FOR DELEGATED AUTHORITY

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SUBMITTED: Report dated 8 May 1997 by the Director of Property and Technical Services advising the Committee of the current position on the works to be undertaken at Phase 3 of the McPherson Centre, Gourock at an estimated cost of £541,000.

DECIDED: That delegated authority be granted to the Director of Central Services in consultation with the Convener, Vice-Convener and Member of the Minority Groups to accept the lowest tender received provided it is sufficiently close to the budget estimate so as not to have a significant effect on the Committee's Capital Programme.

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REGISTRATION: APPLICATION - QUARRIERS HOMES, 16 HOPE AVENUE, BRIDGE OF WEIR

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SUBMITTED: Report by the Director of Social Work seeking the Committee's approval to register Quarriers Homes, 16 Hope Avenue, Quarriers Village, Bridge of Weir under The Social Work (Scotland) Act 1968, Section 62.

DECIDED:

(a) That the Committee note the contents of the report and approve the registration of the premises at Quarriers Homes, 16 Hope Avenue, Quarriers Village, Bridge of Weir; and

(b) That the Director of Central Services issue a Certificate of Registration to Quarriers Homes.

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REGISTRATION: APPLICATION - COTTAGE 43, QUARRIERS VILLAGE, BRIDGE OF WEIR

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SUBMITTED: Report by the Director of Social Work seeking the Committee's approval to register Cottage 43, Quarriers Village, Bridge of Weir under The Social Work (Scotland) Act 1968, Section 62.

DECIDED:

(a) That the Committee note the contents of the report and approve the registration of Cottage 43, Quarriers Village, Bridge of Weir; and

(b) That the Director of Central Services issue a Certificate of Registration to Quarriers Homes.

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REGISTRATION: VARIATION - M & D CARE HOMES LTD, GOUROCK

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SUBMITTED: Report by the Director of Social Work seeking the Committee's approval of changes in the registration information under the Social Work (Scotland) Act 1968, Section 62 for M & D Care Homes Ltd, Queens Residential Care Home, Ashburn Gate, Gourock.

DECIDED: That consideration of the report be continued for receipt of a written reference from the applicant.

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REGISTRATION: VARIATION - COTTAGE 30, QUARRIERS VILLAGE, BRIDGE OF WEIR

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DECIDED:

(a) That the contents of the report be noted and that the Committee approve the variation; and

(b) That the Director of Central Services issue a new Certificate of Registration to Quarriers Homes.

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REGISTRATION: VARIATION - SCOTTISH ASSOCIATION FOR MENTAL HEALTH, GREENOCK

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SUBMITTED: Report by the Director of Social Work seeking the Committee's approval of changes in the registration information under the Social Work (Scotland) Act 1968, Section 62 for the Scottish Association for Mental Health, 32 Nicolson Street, Greenock.

DECIDED:

(a) That the contents of the report be noted and that the Committee approve the variation; and

(b) That the Director of Central Services issue a new Certificate of Registration to the Scottish Association for Mental Health.

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REGISTRATION: VARIATION - CAMPBELL MALTMAN RESPITE CARE UNIT, BRIDGE OF WEIR

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SUBMITTED: Report by the Director of Social Work seeking the Committee's approval of changes in the registration information under the Social Work (Scotland) Act 1968, Section 62 for Campbell Maltman Respite Care Unit, Quarriers Village, Bridge of Weir.

DECIDED:

(a) That the contents of the report be noted and that the Committee approve the variation; and

(b) That the Director of Central Services issue a new Certificate of Registration to Campbell Maltman Respite Care Unit now known as "Country View".

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INVERCLYDE ADOPTION PANEL - AMENDMENT TO MEMBERSHIP OF PANEL

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SUBMITTED: Report by the Director of Social Work advising the Committee of the need to amend the membership of the Inverclyde Adoption Panel as a consequence of the enforcement of the Adoption Agencies (Scotland) Regulations 1996.

DECIDED: That the Committee approve the amendment to the membership of the Inverclyde Adoption Panel to include the Director of Legal Services, whom failing the Managing Solicitor (Licensing and Litigation), as its legal adviser in order to comply with the requirements of the Adoption Agencies (Scotland) Regulations 1996.

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CRIMINAL JUSTICE SERVICES: SCOTTISH OFFICE GRANT OFFER 1997/98

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SUBMITTED: Report by the Director of Social Work advising the Committee of the grant offer made by the Scottish Office for the provision of Criminal Justice Services for the financial year 1997/98.

DECIDED: That the Committee accept the grant offer of £823,100 from the Scottish Office to fund Criminal Justice Services for the financial year 1997/98.

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AMENDMENT TO AUTHORISED PROVIDERS LIST FOR SOCIAL CARE SERVICES

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SUBMITTED: Report by the Director of Social Work requesting the Committee's approval to amend the Authorised Providers List for Social Care Services adopted by Inverclyde Council from Strathclyde Regional Council.

DECIDED:

(a) That the Committee authorise the revision of the Authorised Providers List based on the criteria outlined in the report; and

(b) That the revised list of Authorised Providers for Inverclyde Council be approved in accordance with the Standing Orders relating to Contracts.

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REVIEW OF THE JOINT COMMUNITY CARE PLAN 1995-98

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SUBMITTED: Report by the Director of Social Work advising the Committee of arrangements being made to review the Joint Community Care Plan 1995-98.

DECIDED:

(a) That the Committee approve the review of the Joint Community Care Plan 1995-98 as an expression of intent by The Inverclyde Council; and

(b) That it be remitted to the Director of Social Work to be responsible for the distribution of the review of the Plan to a wide range of interested parties including the Scottish Office, planning partners, users, carers and local service providers.

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FIRST ANNUAL REPORT ON INSPECTION

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SUBMITTED: Report by the Director of Social Work advising the Committee of work undertaken by the Registration Inspection Commissioning and Contracting Unit staff in respect of the inspection of establishments during 1996/97.

NOTED

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INVERCLYDE DAY CENTRE: PROPOSED STAFFING STRUCTURE

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SUBMITTED: Report by the Director of Social Work requesting the development of Inverclyde Day Centre to a "Category 1" Centre.

DECIDED:

(a) That the Committee note the developments in service at Inverclyde Day Centre to provide services to older people who are vulnerable and at risk;

(b) That the proposal to establish the Unit as a "Category 1" Centre be endorsed;

(c) That the matter be remitted to the Personnel Committee so that the establishment for the Centre may be amended to add five new posts on a permanent part-time basis to be funded from the existing budget of the Centre; and

(d) That the Committee note that the filling of the proposed additional posts will be remitted to the Chief Executive's team for consideration in accordance with the agreed procedure.

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MAINTENANCE RATES FOR ESTABLISHMENTS WITHIN INVERCLYDE: RESPITE, TEMPORARY AND PERMANENT PLACES

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SUBMITTED: Report by the Director of Social Work seeking the Committee's approval for the payment of maintenance rates for persons from Inverclyde who may be resident in establishments located within Inverclyde for the purposes of respite, temporary and permanent places.

DECIDED:

(a) That the Committee note the residential establishments within Inverclyde which might be utilised by the Council; and

(b) That the Committee approve the recommended rates in order that the Director of Social Work may make appropriate payments for residents' care in the event of placements being made and to establish the rate on which is based appropriate payments by residents for respite, temporary and permanent places.

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MAINTENANCE RATES FOR ESTABLISHMENTS WITHIN INVERCLYDE

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SUBMITTED: Report dated 23 May 1997 by the Director of Social Work seeking the Committee's approval for the payment of maintenance rates for persons from Inverclyde who may be resident in establishments located within Inverclyde.

DECIDED:

(a) That the Committee note the residential establishments within Inverclyde which might be utilised by the Council; and

(b) That the Committee approve the recommended rates in order that the Director of Social Work may make appropriate payments for residents' care in the event of placements being made.

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MAINTENANCE RATES FOR ESTABLISHMENTS OUTWITH INVERCLYDE

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SUBMITTED: Report dated 22 May 1997 by the Director of Social Work seeking the Committee's approval for the payment of maintenance rates for persons from Inverclyde who may be resident in establishments located outwith Inverclyde.

DECIDED:

(a) That the Committee note the residential establishments outwith Inverclyde which might be utilised by the Council; and

(b) That the Committee approve the recommended rates in order that the Director of Social Work may make appropriate payments for residents' care in the event of placements being made.