Tender

Social Worker ( Sandwell) - 37 hours

SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

28 Feb 2025 at 13:51

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking to hire qualified Social Workers under an agency contract for their Adult Social Care team based in Sandwell (West Midlands). The position offers an hourly rate of up to £30, with a hybrid working model that includes at least two office-based days per week. The contract is set to start as soon as possible, with a potential end date of 30th April 2025. The main role involves working with vulnerable adults and their carers, applying current legislation, and collaborating with various partner agencies to achieve the best outcomes. The tender, classified under the "Supply services of personnel including temporary staff" category (CPV code 79620000), follows an open procurement method and ends on 4th March 2025 at 17:00 GMT.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for agencies specializing in the recruitment of social care professionals. Businesses experienced in providing temporary social work staff can benefit from a reliable contract, fostering a stable partnership with a local authority. The opportunity is well-suited to firms with a robust roster of qualified social workers, adept in handling adult social care requirements, including mental health, physical disabilities, and safeguarding. Additionally, the contract's inducement of a £1,000 Golden Hello Scheme for newly recruited social workers can be a compelling incentive for candidates, potentially enhancing the business's attractiveness to skilled professionals.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Social Worker ( Sandwell) - 37 hours

Notice Description

Social Worker Rate of Pay: Hourly rate up to PS30 depending upon experience. Hours: 37 Work schedule: Monday to Thursday 9.00 till 5.30 with one hour break. Friday 9.00 till 5.00. Hybrid working model, currently at least 2 days office based. Location: Sandwell Council House/ Wednesbury Start Date: ASAP Contract type: Agency Job Description and Personnel Specification are attached, which also provides more information above the role. Brief description: This is an exciting time to join Sandwell Metropolitan Brought Council Adult Social Care. We are currently looking to recruit additional Social Workers into the Tipton and West Bromwich Community Social Work team. We are looking for committed and hardworking qualified Social Workers with Adult Social Work experience with older people, people with physical disabilities and sensory impairments, as well as mental health issues. You will need to be motivated and flexible with high professional standards and sound knowledge and experience of current legislation including the Care Act 2014, Safeguarding, Continuing Health Care, Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act 2005, and Community DOLS/LPS. You will be expected to work with vulnerable adults and their carers with a strength-based approach to support them to achieve their outcomes within the wider community. You will need to be confident in undertaking safeguarding investigations, mental capacity assessments, best interest decisions, carrying out outcome focused assessments, with support planning, to meet their care and support needs. You must be able to work with a diverse group of individuals and with our partner agencies to deliver the best outcomes for our customers and their carers. You will be given an induction, appropriate training opportunities and regular supervision with an experienced manager. You will be working in a friendly environment with in a skilled, diverse and supportive team. We offer the Golden Hello Scheme, a payment of PS1,000 (pro-rata if part time) which will be applied to newly recruited Social Workers in Sandwell ASC. You must have a degree in Social Work, Dip SW, CQSW or equivalent. You will also be required to undertake Enhanced DBS with Children's and Adults Barring List Check. Our Values; Trust, Unity and Progress make us unique, they define how we do things and are reflected in the way we behave. They are important to us, guiding and shaping our organisational culture. Our values are key to us achieving Sandwell's Vision 2030 and also guide us when we recruit. Please note this advert is also out with our Master Vendor. You will receive further information regarding invoice terms if your candidate is appointed to this role. Invoices must be sent electronically on a weekly basis to templink_1@sandwell.gov.uk along with your workers authorised timesheet supplied by your agency. Payments are then re... Additional information: The Council will be using the In-tend e-Tendering System for this Procurement exercise, please visit https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc to access the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. From here you will be able to register your company, express an interest in the opportunity, and gain immediate access to Quotation or other related documents. To submit a quotation you will be required to 'Opt In'. For a Step by Step user guide to the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal please click on the 'Guidance for Suppliers' section of the website. All procurement responses must be carried out via the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. If you require further assistance in respect of the system please contact the In-tend support team on 0844 272 8810. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1ac41333-7e60-4d4a-befe-0f015526ab8b
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£10,754 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Feb 202512 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
10 Mar 2025 - 30 Apr 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WEST MIDLANDS
Postcode
B70 8SZ
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG37 Sandwell
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Sandwell
Electoral Ward
West Bromwich Central
Westminster Constituency
West Bromwich

Further Information

Notice Documents

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