Tender

Senior Care Assistant

SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

24 Oct 2022 at 09:21

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council has issued a tender for the position of Senior Care Assistant at Fountain Court in Smethwick. The contract is for agency work, starting ASAP, and falls inside IR35 regulations. The closing date for submissions is Wednesday 26th October 2022 at 17:00pm, with a contract period from 31st October 2022 to 31st January 2023.

This opportunity for recruitment services provides a chance for businesses in the care sector to offer their services. Companies with experience in providing care for the elderly and understanding dementia, along with necessary qualifications and references, are well-suited to compete. Interested parties must use the In-tend e-Tendering System and submit required documents through the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Senior Care Assistant

Notice Description

Job Title: Senior Care Assistant Rate of Pay: ?11.02 per hour Hours: 23.5 hours per week, 07.00 - 22.00 on a rota basis including weekends and Bank Holidays with night cover when required. Location: Fountain Court, Millpool Way, Smethwick, B66 4HW. Start Date: ASAP Contract type: Agency Job Description and Personnel Specification are attached, which also provides more information above the role. Brief description: Fountain Court is a 16-bedded residential unit for people with dementia. The role includes providing leadership to a small team to provide person-centred care in order to meet the individual needs of the service users and ensure their safety and well-being. We are looking for someone with: o 2 years' experience in a role caring for the elderly, with a knowledge/understanding of dementia. o Experience in working as a team member with supervisory experience. o Experience of handling medication. o The ability to work with, and for, people from a range of backgrounds and cultural experience. The ideal candidate will have a good understanding of the needs of older people with dementia, effective communication skills and be able to produce clear and accurate records. Candidates are required to have Level 2 in Health and Social Care, or equivalent. Candidate must be over 21 years of age. This role requires evidence of an enhanced Adults Disclosure and Barring Check. Please could agencies send over a CV, 2x up to date references, Confirmation of DBS and qualification and a copy of Terms and Conditions. You will also need to include your agency on-cost details for each submission. Stated rates must be inclusive of all known costs. This role falls inside of IR35. 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 assistance in respect of the system, please contact the In-tend support team on 0844 272 8810. Closing Date: Wednesday 26th October 2022 at 17:00pm 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 Wednesday 26th 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/7a44bcd4-63b6-41c5-8df9-ba02d467f7fd
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
£5,736 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
26 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
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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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