Tender

Mental Health Social Worker with AMHP status KB250621

SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

25 Jun 2021 at 10:39

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking to appoint three Mental Health Social Workers with AMHP status for a contract titled "Mental Health Social Worker with AMHP status KB250621". This opportunity falls under the recruitment services category and is located in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. The procurement process is currently in the open tender stage, with applications closing on 2nd July 2021 at 5pm. The contract is set to commence on 12th July 2021 and will last for 12 weeks, with a potential extension. The successful candidates will be compensated at a rate of £35 per hour, with additional payments for on-call services and bank holiday work.

This tender presents a valuable growth opportunity for agencies specialising in mental health services and social work, particularly those with Registered Social Workers who are also Qualified Approved Mental Health Professionals (AMHPs). Businesses that excel in safeguarding, risk management, and crisis situation management will be well-positioned to compete for this contract. Further, agencies should be prepared to demonstrate their capability to deliver services flexibly and meet the urgent demands of mental health crises. Those interested will need to submit their applications along with robust references and cost details to be considered.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Mental Health Social Worker with AMHP status KB250621

Notice Description

Job Title: Mental Health Social Worker with AMHP status Rate of Pay: PS35 per hour and PS50.00 on call to the worker. Double time payment is offered if required to work during bank holidays. Hours: Undertake shifts and on call as part of the 24/7 rota Location: Various Start Date: ASAP Contract type: Agency 12 weeks from start date with a view to extend further Job Description and Personnel Specification are attached, which also provides more information above the role. Brief description: We are looking for 3 enthusiastic Mental Health Social Workers with AMHP Status to join our Crisis Team. It is an essential requirement that applicants will need to be a Social Work England Registered Social Worker in addition to being a Qualified Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP). Candidates must have AMHP experience and have AMHP status in place. Due to the nature of the post flexibility is required to work outside of normal working hours in order to manage crisis and the ability to travel long distances as required. There will be an expectation to undertake shifts and on call as part of the 24/7 rota. A comprehensive knowledge and application of the Mental Health Act and its interface with the Mental Capacity Act is essential, as is detailed knowledge of the Care Act 2014 and other relevant legislation. Due to the current Covid-19 Pandemic work relating to the Mental Health Act will be the main priority. Candidates need to have excellent safeguarding and risk management skills, a proven ability to manage mental health crisis situations, coupled with balancing a highly complex caseload. The rate of pay is PS35 per hour and PS50.00 on call to the worker. Double time payment is offered if required to work during bank holidays. Please see the Job Description and Personnel Specification for further information. Please note that the service now sits with ASC. An Adults and Children's Enhanced Barring DBS will be required. 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, express an interest in the opportunity, and gain immediate access to... 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 2nd July 2021 5pm 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/339b01f3-1d6e-49d6-9287-6d545ce00058
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
£22,200 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jun 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Jul 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
12 Jul 2021 - 12 Oct 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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