Tender

Social Work Area Manager

SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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22 Jun 2023 at 12:13

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Summary of the contracting process

The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking a Social Work Area Manager through an open procedure. The procurement process involves recruiting a professional responsible for managing and improving key performance in Adult Social Care. The contract is based in Sandwell Council House, Oldbury, B69 3DE. The tender deadline for submission is Tuesday 27th June 2023 at 12pm. The contract period is scheduled to run between 4th July 2023 and 4th October 2023. This tender presents an opportunity for business growth in the services sector, particularly for agencies specialized in social work and adult social care management.

The Social Work Area Manager tender issued by the Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council focuses on recruitment services for a specific post funded by the Contain Outbreak Management Fund. Businesses with expertise in workforce development, recruitment, diversity and inclusion, and technology can vie for this contract. Qualified candidates with a Social Work Degree/Diploma or equivalent are encouraged to apply. The tender provides an opportunity for agencies to showcase their skills and competencies in delivering excellent customer care and services to Sandwell residents under the direct oversight of the Assistant Director Adult Social Care.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Social Work Area Manager

Notice Description

Job Title: Social Work Area Manager Rate of Pay: ?26.23 per hour Hours: 37 hours per week Location: Sandwell Council House, Freeth Street, Oldbury, B69 3DE Start Date: ASAP Contract type: Agency Job Description and Personnel Specification are attached, which also provides more information above the role. Brief description: We are looking for a Social Work Area Manager, reporting to the Assistant Director Adult Social Care. The post-holder will: o Be responsible for the management and improvement of key performance for a number of service areas and the quality and standards that these service areas deliver. o Ensure that approaches for service delivery are aligned with the developing focus of Adult Social Care in Sandwell, driving and leading change and ensuring that relevant policies and procedures are implemented as required. There is an expectation that cover is provided to other Operational Managers within Adult Social Care and that where appropriate will deputise for the Assistant Director. o Have knowledge and understanding of relevant legislative and regulatory framework and Government initiatives relating to service area, including safeguarding, and the needs of vulnerable adults. o Be an expert professional in relation to their area of responsibility and will be expected to provide appropriate briefings, guidance and advice to senior management. This will include providing frameworks for the guidance, leadership and development of individual service areas in order to provide excellent customer care and services to Sandwell residents. o Have excellent and positive relationships for effective partnership working. o Act as day-to-day budget holder for an allocated and devolved budget for both staffing and commissioning budget, ensuring services are delivered within resources and external revenue opportunities This post is funded via the Contain Outbreak Management Fund (COMF), project lead focus: o Implementation of Workforce development/strategy o Recruitment and Retention o Diversity and Inclusion o Implementation of TRI-x o Digitalisation o Technology o Additional Capacity to CSWT Enhanced Adults DBS required & Social Work England Registration required. Qualifications: Candidates must possess a Social Work Degree/Diploma or equivalent. Please refer to the Job Description & Personal Specification for the essential criteria for the post. Please can the agencies send over a CV, 2x up to date references and a copy of Terms and Conditions. You will need to include your agency on cost details to each submission. Stated rates must be inclusive of all known costs. 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.go... Additional information: The Quotation Document(s) will be made available to suppliers who Express Interest on the Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council Tendering Portal. To access the portal please click the following link https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc You will be required to log into an existing account or register a new one. Once logged in, from the top menu bar click on 'Tenders' to list all the current opportunities. Once you have found the relevant opportunity you should click on 'View Details' in order to Express Interest. Closing date for submission of quotations is Tuesday 27th June 2023 at 12pm 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/8fc5defa-ed6e-4155-a45f-e3df5ac0fb8d
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

79600000 - Recruitment services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£12,360 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jun 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Jun 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
4 Jul 2023 - 4 Oct 2023 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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