Tender

Sensory Rehabilitation Officer SA130921

SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

13 Sep 2021 at 12:33

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is currently seeking a Sensory Rehabilitation Officer through an open tender process. The role is situated at the Independent Living Centre in Smethwick, West Midlands, with a contract start date of 27th September 2021 and an expiry date of 26th December 2021. Interested parties must submit their quotations by 17th September 2021, at 15:00. The remuneration for this position is £15.78 per hour, amounting to a total contract value of approximately £7,006.32, and it falls under the recruitment services category.

This tender presents a prime opportunity for agencies specialising in rehabilitation services or those offering workforce solutions tailored for individuals with visual impairments. Companies with expertise in training and support for sensory rehabilitation, particularly those capable of providing qualified personnel to undertake specialised assessments and training programmes, would be well-suited to compete. The dynamic nature of the position requires a highly motivated workforce, which enhances the potential for collaboration with the Council in delivering critical community services.

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Notice Title

Sensory Rehabilitation Officer SA130921

Notice Description

Sensory Rehabilitation Officer Rate of Pay: ?15.78 Per hour (PAYE) or let me know what rate your candidate would be looking for Hours: 37 hours per week Location: Independent Living centre, 100 Oldbury Road, Smethwick, B66 1JE 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 currently seeking to recruit a Sensory Rehabilitation Officer who is highly enthusiastic and motivated to enable and empower Visually Impaired people to live independently with dignity and choice, by training/retraining their skills and building their confidence to live independently and contribute to the communities they live in. If you are able to work to tight deadlines and enjoy working in a fast paced environment, then this is the role for you. We are a dynamic responsive team and operate a duty system that you will be part of alongside colleagues. You will need to be self-motivated, organised and have effective communication skills both written and verbal. To apply for this role you will need to hold an Honours Degree or Dip HE/Foundation degree in Rehabilitation Studies (Visual Impairment) or equivalent. Applicants must have the ability to travel around the borough and there may also be a requirement of the post that you use a vehicle for undertaking visits, including transportation of small items of equipment. Your Role will include: o Specialist Sensory assessments o Low Vision Training o Planning and delivering training programmes of support to meet the individual needs. o Orientation and mobility training o Training / retraining Daily Living Skills to achieve maximum independence. o Enhance and enrich their current reading / writing skills o Helping and encouraging to achieve their potential through use of equipment and assistive technology o Referring to other professionals or agencies for additional support if needed. Working across a variety of service user groups including (but not exclusively) people with dual sensory loss, physical or learning disabilities, cognitive impairments or mental health conditions. An Enhanced Adults Barring DBS check is required for this role. This role falls inside of IR35. 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 ... 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 17th September 2021 15:00pm 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/1bd0c708-d576-41b4-adf3-e5796c286e3f
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
£7,006 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Sep 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Sep 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
27 Sep 2021 - 26 Dec 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
Sarah Adams
Contact Email
sarah_adams@sandwell.gov.uk
Contact Phone
0121 569 6100

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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