Tender

1 x Adults Social Care Officer

SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender Notice
Tender

28 Jul 2023 at 06:37

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council has issued a tender for 1 x Adults Social Care Officer. This opportunity falls under the recruitment services category and will be located in West Midlands, United Kingdom. The tender has a closing date for submission of quotations on Wednesday 2nd August 2023 at 14:00pm. The procurement method is an open procedure (below threshold), with a contract period starting on 7th August 2023 and ending on 9th November 2023.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the social care sector to provide a temporary agency Social Care Officer to support vulnerable people in the community. The successful candidate must have experience working with various vulnerable groups and knowledge of current legislation. Businesses with expertise in social work, care provision, and community support are well-suited to compete for this tender. The Council requires candidates to submit CVs, references, and meet specific qualification requirements to be considered for this procurement opportunity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

1 x Adults Social Care Officer

Notice Description

Job Title: Social Care Officer Rate of Pay: PS14.17 per hour Hours: 37 hours per week Location: Hybrid Working 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 1 x temporary agency Social Care Officer, for 3 months, 37 hours a week- (potential to be extended) to cover while we recruit to full time vacancies and are at full capacity. We require an agency Social Care Officer who is experienced with working with customers in the community, has good social/social work skills, and attributes to make a difference to the lives of vulnerable people in Sandwell. You will need to be motivated and flexible with high professional standards and knowledge and awareness of current legislation including the Care Act 2014, Continuing Health Care, Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act 2005, and Community DOLS/LPS. You will be expected to work with vulnerable adults with mental health issues, Learning Disability, physical disability, complex needs, older people and their carer's. You will need to be confident 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. You will be given an induction, appropriate training opportunities and regular supervision with an experienced manager. You will be working in a friendly environment, skilled, diverse and supportive team. An enhanced Adults DBS is required for this post. Candidates must possess GCSE English and Maths qualifications, or equivalent qualifications. Inside IR35. Please can the agencies send over a CV, 2x up to date references and a copy of Terms and Conditions. You must also please 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.gov.uk along with your workers authorised timesheet supplied by your agency. Payments are then released 14 days from the date of the invoice. 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 ... 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 Wednesday 2nd August 2023 at 14:00pm Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-46c308e2-63aa-453a-a75a-a2ecaf99cbd2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3b88c032-8624-4408-977e-5153e9f88185
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
£7,370 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jul 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Aug 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
7 Aug 2023 - 9 Nov 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
Karendeep Bassra
Contact Email
karendeep_bassra@sandwell.gov.uk
Contact Phone
0121 569 4766

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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