--- title: "Social Worker Community Teams KB301221" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-0eff3a5c-f59c-4ba1-8dae-6e7854efc1c1" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0eff3a5c-f59c-4ba1-8dae-6e7854efc1c1" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0eff3a5c-f59c-4ba1-8dae-6e7854efc1c1.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0eff3a5c-f59c-4ba1-8dae-6e7854efc1c1.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2021-12-30" --- # Social Worker Community Teams KB301221 Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0eff3a5c-f59c-4ba1-8dae-6e7854efc1c1 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0eff3a5c-f59c-4ba1-8dae-6e7854efc1c1) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0eff3a5c-f59c-4ba1-8dae-6e7854efc1c1.json) ## Summary The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking to engage agency social workers for its Social Worker Community Teams (Tender ID: IT-230-5788). This open procurement opportunity falls under recruitment services and is set within the West Midlands area, specifically Oldbury and Smethwick. The procurement is currently in the tender stage, with a closing date for submissions on Friday, 7th January 2022, at 12:00 pm. Contracts are expected to commence on 17th January 2022, lasting for a duration of 12 weeks, with a remuneration of up to £28.00 per hour for a full-time position working 37 hours per week. This tender presents significant opportunities for agencies specializing in social work recruitment, particularly those with experience in sourcing candidates who possess expertise in supporting adults with learning disabilities, autism, and complex needs. Eligible businesses should ensure their applicants are fully vaccinated and hold an Enhanced Adults Barring DBS check. Furthermore, agencies should be prepared to provide competitive terms and conditions as part of their submission and are encouraged to register on the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal to express interest and access all related documents. ## Notice Job Title Social Worker (Community Teams) Rate of Pay: Up to PS28.00 per hour (Inside IR35) Hours: 37 Hours per week Location: Homeworking and Various locations in Sandwell Start Date: ASAP Contract type: Agency for 12 weeks Job Description and Personnel Specification are attached, which also provides more information above the role. Brief description: The Community Social Worker Team are looking for Social Workers who have experience of working with adults with Learning Disabilities, Autism and complex needs. They need to have knowledge and practice experience of legislation pertinent to adult social care including, skills of assessment and support plan process in accordance to a strengths/asset's-based approach. Experience of partnership working with providers, families, health professionals and advocates. This role is 37 hours per week and to start asap for 12 weeks. We need to recruit for 3:5 agency social worker within the Oldbury/Smethwick area. Can you please source agency social workers for the following: Position 1: 2x full time social worker for the Oldbury Town Position2: 1x full time and 1x 0:5 (18:5) for the Smethwick Town. At present we are homeworking but there is an expectation that staff have to complete visits to complete assessments. Rate of pay will be up to PS28.00 per hour, CVs required urgently please. Interviews to take place ASAP. An Enhanced Adults Barring DBS is required. For further information please see JD and PS. Candidates must be fully vaccinated. 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. An Enhanced Adults Barring DBS is required. 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: Friday ... 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 Friday 7th January 2022 12:00pm Midday Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/62944d19-d1a4-4197-9fcd-2f1faed0f475 | | 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 | 30 Dec 2021 | | Submission deadline | 7 Jan 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 17 Jan 2022 - 17 Apr 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £12,432 | | 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 - 79600000 - Recruitment services ## Release History - 30 Dec 2021 at 18:42 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/62944d19-d1a4-4197-9fcd-2f1faed0f475 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/62944d19-d1a4-4197-9fcd-2f1faed0f475 30th December 2021 - 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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