Tender

Social Worker - Adults Community Teams 16Feb

SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

16 Feb 2022 at 16:35

Summary of the contracting process

The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is currently seeking qualified agency social workers for the "Social Worker - Adults Community Teams" position, with applications due by 22 February 2022. This tender falls within the social services industry category, and the work location is primarily in Oldbury Council House, with the potential for home working. The contract is temporary, lasting 12 weeks, starting from 1 March 2022 and concluding by 1 June 2022. This open procedure procurement offers a pay rate ranging from £28 to £32 per hour for a total contract value of approximately £14,208.

This contracting opportunity presents significant growth potential for agencies specialising in social work services, particularly those with expertise in adult social care, mental health, and disabilities. Agencies that can demonstrate flexibility, a commitment to continuous professional development, and a strong understanding of relevant legislation will be well-positioned to compete. Given Sandwell Council's emphasis on quality support and its evolving service delivery, businesses that align with these values and manage qualified professionals may find advantageous opportunities in this tender.

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Notice Title

Social Worker - Adults Community Teams 16Feb

Notice Description

Social Worker - Adults Community Teams Rate of Pay: from ?28 up to ?32 per hour Hours: 37 hours per week Location: Oldbury Council House/Working from home Start Date: ASAP Contract type: 12 weeks - temporary Job Description and Personnel Specification are attached, which also provides more information above the role. Brief description: Are you committed and passionate about improving and making a difference to people's lives? Sandwell is a family friendly place to live and work and although Sandwell Council has faced unprecedented challenges over recent times we have responded with our passion and commitment to continue to serve and support our local communities. We are therefore looking for qualified agency social workers, who are enthusiastic, motivated, flexible and hardworking, with a minimum of 2 years' experience, good social work skills, and attributes to join our dynamic and friendly social work teams. We are looking for workers who will make a difference to the lives of our vulnerable customers in Sandwell. You will need to be confident, while working with vulnerable adults with mental health issues, learning disability, physical disability, older people and their carers. You must also hold a Social Work Degree or equivalent qualification and be registered with Social Work England. You will be required to undertaking safeguarding investigations, mental capacity assessments, best interest decisions, carry out outcome focused assessments, with support planning, to meet individual's care and support needs. You will be required to work with a diverse group of individuals and with our partner agencies to deliver the best outcomes for our customers. You will need to have a high professional standard 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. Adult Social Care, Community Social Work Teams have taken the opportunity to work in different ways, improving what we do and how we do it. We are continually evolving and developing our service provision to provide the best outcomes for Sandwell residents/customers. Sandwell Council is a desirable employer and are proud to offer great benefits for agency social workers. Adult Social Care actively encourage all workers Continual Professional Development (CPD) and career development (including agency workers), as we have an excellent learning and development team/programme that offers a range of different training opportunities to encourage staff's development. Our offer to you Sandwell Council are proud to offer Agency Social Workers the following benefits; o Learning & Development to continually improve your practice, development and the services o To be valued and respected in your role as a professional practitioner o Employee Induction o Regular Planned Supervision an... Additional information: 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. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-eaf2121b-5a73-414d-b9c9-a38fb3ec2e2e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/28a6a162-27d4-410a-98f3-6f7a2f420832
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

79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£14,208 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Feb 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Feb 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Mar 2022 - 1 Jun 2022 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Pravjot Herr
Contact Email
pravjot_herr@sandwell.gov.uk
Contact Phone
0121 569 4471

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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