Tender

Social Worker - Community Teams - March31

SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

31 Mar 2022 at 16:11

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is currently seeking to contract a qualified agency social worker for its Community Teams, under the title "Social Worker - Community Teams - March31". This procurement falls under the services industry category and is located in Oldbury, West Midlands. The procurement method is open, utilising an open procedure, and the tender period ends on 5 April 2022, with the contract set to commence on 11 April 2022 and run for a period of 12 weeks.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in social work and staffing services. Companies with experience in providing social care professionals, particularly agency workers with a background in adult social care, are encouraged to apply. Having a minimum of two years of experience and knowledge of relevant legislations is essential, making this an ideal chance for established agencies in the social work sector to expand their client base and contribute to the uplifting of vulnerable communities in Sandwell.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Social Worker - Community Teams - March31

Notice Description

Social Worker - Adults Community Teams Rate of Pay: up to ?28 per hour Hours: 37 hours per week Location: Oldbury Council House/Working from home Start Date: ASAP Contract type: 12 weeks - temporary Job Description and Personnel Specification are attached, which also provides more information above the role. Brief description: Are you committed and passionate about improving and making a difference to people's lives? Sandwell is a family friendly place to live and work and although Sandwell Council has faced unprecedented challenges over recent times we have responded with our passion and commitment to continue to serve and support our local communities. We are therefore looking for qualified agency social workers, who are enthusiastic, motivated, flexible and hardworking, with a minimum of 2 years' experience, good social work skills, and attributes to join our dynamic and friendly social work teams. We are looking for workers who will make a difference to the lives of our vulnerable customers in Sandwell. You will need to be confident, while working with vulnerable adults with mental health issues, learning disability, physical disability, older people and their carers. You must also hold a Social Work Degree or equivalent qualification and be registered with Social Work England. You will be required to undertaking safeguarding investigations, mental capacity assessments, best interest decisions, carry out outcome focused assessments, with support planning, to meet individual's care and support needs. You will be required to work with a diverse group of individuals and with our partner agencies to deliver the best outcomes for our customers. You will need to have a high professional standard and sound knowledge and experience of current legislation including the Care Act 2014, Continuing Health Care, Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act 2005, and Community DoLS. Adult Social Care, Community Social Work Teams have taken the opportunity to work in different ways, improving what we do and how we do it. We are continually evolving and developing our service provision to provide the best outcomes for Sandwell residents/customers. Sandwell Council is a desirable employer and are proud to offer great benefits for agency social workers. Adult Social Care actively encourage all workers Continual Professional Development (CPD) and career development (including agency workers), as we have an excellent learning and development team/programme that offers a range of different training opportunities to encourage staff's development. Our offer to you Sandwell Council are proud to offer Agency Social Workers the following benefits; o Learning & Development to continually improve your practice, development and the services o To be valued and respected in your role as a professional practitioner o Employee Induction o Regular Planned Supervision and Apprais... Additional information: The Council will be using the In-tend e-Tendering System for this Procurement opportunity, 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 the related documents. To submit your documents, 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
ocds-b5fd17-1b7c33ec-42de-4f2a-932b-e0a3fc2ee608
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1ec840ca-de46-4dbf-a6dd-158c75d2fcd9
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
£12,432 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Apr 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
11 Apr 2022 - 11 Jul 2022 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
Pravjot Herr
Contact Email
pravjot_herr@sandwell.gov.uk
Contact Phone
0121 569 4471

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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