--- title: "Sensory Rehabilitation Officer (19/8/21 - R)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-246ccea1-1faf-4977-9827-bbfd2654f251" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-246ccea1-1faf-4977-9827-bbfd2654f251" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-246ccea1-1faf-4977-9827-bbfd2654f251.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-246ccea1-1faf-4977-9827-bbfd2654f251.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2021-08-19" --- # Sensory Rehabilitation Officer (19/8/21 - R) Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-246ccea1-1faf-4977-9827-bbfd2654f251 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-246ccea1-1faf-4977-9827-bbfd2654f251) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-246ccea1-1faf-4977-9827-bbfd2654f251.json) ## Summary The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is conducting an open tender for the position of Sensory Rehabilitation Officer, aimed at enhancing the independence of visually impaired individuals. The contract period is from 30th August 2021 to 2nd October 2021, with a total value between £7,706 and £8,880. The tender period closes on 26th August 2021, and submissions should be directed via the In-tend e-Tendering System. The role is based at the Independent Living Centre located at 100 Oldbury Road, Smethwick, B66 1JE in the West Midlands. This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in recruitment and training services within the social care sector, particularly those with capabilities in supporting individuals with disabilities. Companies that may excel in this space should have expertise in rehabilitation services, training for visually impaired persons, and the ability to meet the specific qualifications outlined, including experience in conducting sensory assessments and delivering tailored training programmes. The dynamic nature of the role may also appeal to agencies with a nimble approach to staffing and client support within sensitive environments. ## Notice Sensory Rehabilitation Officer Rate of Pay: ?15.78 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 this Procurement ... 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 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 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c83e5590-355b-4741-b8f9-a57f5ce05566 | | 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 | 19 Aug 2021 | | Submission deadline | 26 Aug 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 6 Sep 2021 - 10 Nov 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £8,880 | | 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 - 19 Aug 2021 at 14:49 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c83e5590-355b-4741-b8f9-a57f5ce05566 - 16 Aug 2021 at 13:36 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c83e5590-355b-4741-b8f9-a57f5ce05566 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c83e5590-355b-4741-b8f9-a57f5ce05566 19th August 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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