Tender

Social Worker

SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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24 Oct 2022 at 09:20

Tender Notice
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21 Oct 2022 at 13:52

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council has issued a tender for a Social Worker role offering a rate of pay ranging from £16.06 to £28 per hour, based on experience. The contract is for a 3-6 month period with hybrid working arrangements. The procurement method is an Open Procedure with a tender closing date on 27th October 2022 at 17:00. Interested parties should submit their documents via the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal.

This tender for a Social Worker position presents an opportunity for businesses in the recruitment services sector. Companies with experience in providing social care services and qualified social workers are well-suited to compete for this contract. The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is actively seeking agencies that can demonstrate the necessary qualifications and meet the stipulated deadlines for the role.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Social Worker

Notice Description

Job Title: Social Worker Rate of Pay: ?16.06 per hour (PAYE) paying up to ?28 per hour dependent on experience. 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: West Bromwich Adults Community Social Work Team - Social Worker for immediate start. 3-6 month contract paying up to ?28 dependent on experience. We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic social worker to join our team to complete social care outcome focused assessments, and reviews of needs for adults living in their homes in the community, care homes, supported housing schemes and supported living units. o Completing Mental Capacity Assessments and best interest decisions in line with the Mental Capacity Act 2005, completing Court of Protection Documents as part of assessments when required. o Identifying safeguarding and undertaking section 42 safeguarding enquiries and following the guidelines as outlined in the Care Act 2014. o Supporting with duty, maintaining a case load, case management, dealing with complex cases, Continuing Healthcare and working within a timely manner to meet deadlines. We offer induction, hybrid working, provide IT equipment, regular supervision, access to training, a friendly and supportive team and access to experienced line management support. Please can 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. This role falls inside of IR35. A Social Work Degree, Social Work England Registration and enhanced Adults DBS is required for this role and must be evidenced as part of a candidate submission. 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 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 ass... 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 Thursday 27th October 2022 at 17:00pm 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/764dad65-64e3-4e9c-baed-98cf6695d4d0
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
£8,134 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Oct 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Oct 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Oct 2022 - 31 Jan 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
Not specified
Local Authority
Sandwell
Electoral Ward
West Bromwich Central
Westminster Constituency
West Bromwich

Further Information

Notice Documents

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