Tender

Social Care Officer x 15 KB

SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

10 Dec 2020 at 17:49

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council has initiated a tender for the recruitment of 15 Social Care Officers, as part of the Covid Response Team. The role, which involves working from home, is set to commence on or after December 21, 2020, and will last for a period of 12 weeks. Key details include a pay rate of £12.95 per hour for 37 hours per week, with a submission deadline for quotations set for December 14, 2020, at 14:00 GMT. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically focusing on temporary staffing for households, and follows an open procedure method, which is below the threshold for additional complexities.

This procurement opportunity presents significant growth potential for agencies specialising in recruitment and temporary staffing. Businesses with experience in social care, welfare rights, housing support, or similar sectors will be particularly well-placed to bid, as the role requires personnel who can handle sensitive conversations and assess social needs effectively. Agencies should be prepared to provide qualified candidates with GCSE English and Maths or equivalent qualifications, alongside relevant experience in a social care environment. Engaging with this contract could enhance a company's portfolio and establish valuable relationships within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Social Care Officer x 15 KB

Notice Description

Social Care Officer x 15 Rate of Pay: PS12.95 per hour Hours: 37 Hours Location: Work from home Start Date: ASAP Contract type: Agency - 12 weeks Job Description and Personnel Specification are attached, which also provides more information above the role. Brief description: We are looking for 15 x Social Care Officers for the Covid Response Team. As a call handler you will take and receive calls from vulnerable people and families affected by the pandemic throughout the winter period where alternative sources of assistance may be unavailable. You must have: - GSCE English and Maths or equivalent qualification. Have previous experience of working within a children's or adults social care setting. Alternatively, working within Welfare rights, Benefits or Housing would be an advantage. You will be expected to: - Assess physical, psychological, educational and employment needs, taking into consideration all aspects of the home and local environment, social activities and family relationships. Work from a prepared script as a guide, however you will need to be enquiring and probe to establish more information. You will be a decision maker when assessing eligibility for grants etc. Experience of eligibility testing would be advantageous. Liaise with other parts of the organisation Liaise with families and adults daily via telephone establishing their basic needs. Experience of having difficult conversations and dealing with challenges, whilst at the same time being sympathetic. Be flexible Work as part of a team or on your own. You will have effective communication skills both written and verbal as you will be required to interact with a range of people e.g. service users, internal colleagues, senior managers and stakeholders. Induction and on the job, training will be provided for this role, you will be required to work from home and a lap top will be provided. Standard DBS is required for this role. Please can the agencies send over a CV, 2x up to date references, copy of Terms and Conditions. Please note this advert is also out with our Master Vendor 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. Closing Date: Monday 14 December 20... 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 Monday 14 December 14:00 hours Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-57f20837-49db-4f38-ba7b-f5eed281f23f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1fd34bb1-7d6f-42b7-aec8-1abf3d9f1450
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

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

79600000 - Recruitment services

79635000 - Assessment centre services for recruitment

98513300 - Temporary staff for households

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,749 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Dec 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Dec 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
21 Dec 2020 - 21 Mar 2021 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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