--- title: "Social Worker (Community Teams) KB091121" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-15dcdde6-f7df-4e11-baf5-f3f5463386f3" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-15dcdde6-f7df-4e11-baf5-f3f5463386f3" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-15dcdde6-f7df-4e11-baf5-f3f5463386f3.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-15dcdde6-f7df-4e11-baf5-f3f5463386f3.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2021-11-09" --- # Social Worker (Community Teams) KB091121 Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-15dcdde6-f7df-4e11-baf5-f3f5463386f3 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-15dcdde6-f7df-4e11-baf5-f3f5463386f3) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-15dcdde6-f7df-4e11-baf5-f3f5463386f3.json) ## Summary Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking to contract Social Workers (Community Teams) through an open tender process with a deadline for submissions on 12th November 2021 at 15:00. The role offers a pay rate of up to £28.00 per hour and is set to commence on 22nd November 2021, lasting for a duration of 12 weeks. The position requires working from home and various locations in Sandwell, with an emphasis on assessing adults with learning disabilities and complex needs. Interested agencies must submit CVs and references as part of their application via the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. This tender presents a significant opportunity for recruitment agencies or businesses specialising in social care services. Companies with expertise in supplying qualified social workers, particularly those experienced in adult social care legislation and partnership working with various stakeholders, would be particularly well-suited to participate. With immediate need for multiple social workers in the Oldbury and Smethwick areas, businesses capable of meeting these requirements can enhance their market presence and foster growth within the public sector. ## 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. 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 12th No... 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 12th November 2021 15:00pm Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ad901638-ab82-487e-b37a-269b9e55b817 | | 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 | 9 Nov 2021 | | Submission deadline | 12 Nov 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 22 Nov 2021 - 20 Feb 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 - 9 Nov 2021 at 16:26 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ad901638-ab82-487e-b37a-269b9e55b817 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ad901638-ab82-487e-b37a-269b9e55b817 9th November 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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