Tender

Social Worker x 1

SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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20 Feb 2023 at 08:37

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20 Feb 2023 at 08:05

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council has issued a tender for a Social Worker position in the CSWT Rowley Regis area. The procurement process is currently in the 'open' stage, with a closing date set for Friday 24th February 2023 at 17:00pm. The contract period is from 1st March 2023 to 31st March 2023. This opportunity falls under the services category and involves recruitment services. The location for the position is a hybrid working setup between home and Sandwell Council House, with the main office address at 1 Providence Place, West Bromwich, B70 8SZ, West Midlands, United Kingdom.

This tender presents an opportunity for agencies specialising in social work recruitment to compete for a temporary agency Social Worker role. The successful agency must meet high professional standards and have experience in dealing with vulnerable individuals, including those with mental health issues, learning disabilities, and complex needs. Interested businesses should ensure compliance with current legislation, such as the Care Act 2014 and other relevant laws. The contract specifies rates must be inclusive of all known costs, and invoices will be processed through the In-tend e-Tendering System managed by Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Social Worker x 1

Notice Description

Job Title: Social Worker Rate of Pay: PS17.06 per hour Hours: 37 hours per week Location: Hybrid Working - Home/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 1 x temporary agency Social Worker for the CSWT Rowley Regis area, for 3 months, 37 hours a week to cover permanent workers who are on sick leave, A/L, secondment, and also while we recruit to full time vacancies and are at full capacity. The location is Hybrid working between home and Sandwell Council House. We require 1 x agency social worker who is experienced, with good 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 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/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 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. 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. This post requires an Adults Enhanced DBS and Social Work England Registration. Candidates must hold a Social Work Degree, Diploma, CQSW or equivalent qualification. Please can the agencies send over a CV, 2x up to date references and a copy of Terms and Conditions. You will also 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.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, ex... 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 Friday 24th February 2023 at 17:00pm Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-645c4a9e-3731-43ea-ac7b-a9986d3f7f34
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d36d3398-666f-4b3a-9637-9bc151761421
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
£8,573 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Feb 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Feb 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2023 30 days
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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