--- title: "Social Worker ( Sandwell) - 37 hours" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-0575e737-2d6c-4a37-964c-350ae3d74117" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0575e737-2d6c-4a37-964c-350ae3d74117" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0575e737-2d6c-4a37-964c-350ae3d74117.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0575e737-2d6c-4a37-964c-350ae3d74117.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2025-02-28" --- # Social Worker ( Sandwell) - 37 hours Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0575e737-2d6c-4a37-964c-350ae3d74117 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0575e737-2d6c-4a37-964c-350ae3d74117) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0575e737-2d6c-4a37-964c-350ae3d74117.json) ## Summary Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking to hire qualified Social Workers under an agency contract for their Adult Social Care team based in Sandwell (West Midlands). The position offers an hourly rate of up to £30, with a hybrid working model that includes at least two office-based days per week. The contract is set to start as soon as possible, with a potential end date of 30th April 2025. The main role involves working with vulnerable adults and their carers, applying current legislation, and collaborating with various partner agencies to achieve the best outcomes. The tender, classified under the "Supply services of personnel including temporary staff" category (CPV code 79620000), follows an open procurement method and ends on 4th March 2025 at 17:00 GMT. This tender presents a substantial opportunity for agencies specializing in the recruitment of social care professionals. Businesses experienced in providing temporary social work staff can benefit from a reliable contract, fostering a stable partnership with a local authority. The opportunity is well-suited to firms with a robust roster of qualified social workers, adept in handling adult social care requirements, including mental health, physical disabilities, and safeguarding. Additionally, the contract's inducement of a £1,000 Golden Hello Scheme for newly recruited social workers can be a compelling incentive for candidates, potentially enhancing the business's attractiveness to skilled professionals. ## Notice Social Worker Rate of Pay: Hourly rate up to PS30 depending upon experience. Hours: 37 Work schedule: Monday to Thursday 9.00 till 5.30 with one hour break. Friday 9.00 till 5.00. Hybrid working model, currently at least 2 days office based. Location: Sandwell Council House/ Wednesbury Start Date: ASAP Contract type: Agency Job Description and Personnel Specification are attached, which also provides more information above the role. Brief description: This is an exciting time to join Sandwell Metropolitan Brought Council Adult Social Care. We are currently looking to recruit additional Social Workers into the Tipton and West Bromwich Community Social Work team. We are looking for committed and hardworking qualified Social Workers with Adult Social Work experience with older people, people with physical disabilities and sensory impairments, as well as mental health issues. You will need to be motivated and flexible with high professional standards and sound knowledge and experience of current legislation including the Care Act 2014, Safeguarding, Continuing Health Care, Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act 2005, and Community DOLS/LPS. You will be expected to work with vulnerable adults and their carers with a strength-based approach to support them to achieve their outcomes within the wider community. You will need to be confident in undertaking safeguarding investigations, mental capacity assessments, best interest decisions, carrying out outcome focused assessments, with support planning, to meet their care and support needs. You must be able to work with a diverse group of individuals and with our partner agencies to deliver the best outcomes for our customers and their carers. You will be given an induction, appropriate training opportunities and regular supervision with an experienced manager. You will be working in a friendly environment with in a skilled, diverse and supportive team. We offer the Golden Hello Scheme, a payment of PS1,000 (pro-rata if part time) which will be applied to newly recruited Social Workers in Sandwell ASC. You must have a degree in Social Work, Dip SW, CQSW or equivalent. You will also be required to undertake Enhanced DBS with Children's and Adults Barring List Check. Our Values; Trust, Unity and Progress make us unique, they define how we do things and are reflected in the way we behave. They are important to us, guiding and shaping our organisational culture. Our values are key to us achieving Sandwell's Vision 2030 and also guide us when we recruit. 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 re... Additional information: The Council will be using the In-tend e-Tendering System for this Procurement exercise, 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 Quotation or other related documents. To submit a quotation 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 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1ac41333-7e60-4d4a-befe-0f015526ab8b | | 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 | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 28 Feb 2025 | | Submission deadline | 4 Mar 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 10 Mar 2025 - 30 Apr 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £10,754 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | WEST MIDLANDS | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B70 8SZ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG37 Sandwell | | Local authority | Sandwell | | Electoral ward | West Bromwich Central | | Westminster constituency | West Bromwich | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff ## Release History - 28 Feb 2025 at 13:51 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1ac41333-7e60-4d4a-befe-0f015526ab8b ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1ac41333-7e60-4d4a-befe-0f015526ab8b 28th February 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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