Tender

Rehabilitation Officer - Sensory (23 November 2021)

SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

23 Nov 2021 at 16:53

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking a qualified candidate for the role of Sensory Rehabilitation Officer, with the tender published on 23 November 2021. This opportunity falls under the category of 'Supply services of personnel including temporary staff', located at the Independent Living Centre in Smethwick, West Midlands. The procurement process is currently in the Tender stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 30 November 2021. The contract is expected to commence on 6 December 2021 and concludes on 6 March 2022, with a total anticipated value of £7,992.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the recruitment and staffing sector, particularly those specialising in social care and rehabilitation services. Companies that can provide skilled personnel with experience in supporting individuals with visual impairments, as well as those who can demonstrate a commitment to fostering independent living, will be ideally positioned to respond. Those equipped to navigate agency procurement processes and provide quick turnaround staffing solutions may find this opportunity beneficial for business growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Rehabilitation Officer - Sensory (23 November 2021)

Notice Description

Sensory Rehabilitation Officer Rate of Pay: ?15.78 up to ?18.00 per hour (PAYE) 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 be using the In-tend e-Tendering System for thi... 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

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fc12a717-b214-463e-8df3-bea5224ef75e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4bd7a3de-1fa6-4920-bf47-eab737b010f1
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
£7,992 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Nov 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
6 Dec 2021 - 6 Mar 2022 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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