--- title: "Social Work Area Manager" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-2a113415-915f-4194-81b8-1b2fdb0d833b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2a113415-915f-4194-81b8-1b2fdb0d833b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2a113415-915f-4194-81b8-1b2fdb0d833b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2a113415-915f-4194-81b8-1b2fdb0d833b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2023-06-22" --- # Social Work Area Manager Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2a113415-915f-4194-81b8-1b2fdb0d833b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2a113415-915f-4194-81b8-1b2fdb0d833b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2a113415-915f-4194-81b8-1b2fdb0d833b.json) ## Summary The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking a Social Work Area Manager through an open procedure. The procurement process involves recruiting a professional responsible for managing and improving key performance in Adult Social Care. The contract is based in Sandwell Council House, Oldbury, B69 3DE. The tender deadline for submission is Tuesday 27th June 2023 at 12pm. The contract period is scheduled to run between 4th July 2023 and 4th October 2023. This tender presents an opportunity for business growth in the services sector, particularly for agencies specialized in social work and adult social care management. The Social Work Area Manager tender issued by the Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council focuses on recruitment services for a specific post funded by the Contain Outbreak Management Fund. Businesses with expertise in workforce development, recruitment, diversity and inclusion, and technology can vie for this contract. Qualified candidates with a Social Work Degree/Diploma or equivalent are encouraged to apply. The tender provides an opportunity for agencies to showcase their skills and competencies in delivering excellent customer care and services to Sandwell residents under the direct oversight of the Assistant Director Adult Social Care. ## Notice Job Title: Social Work Area Manager Rate of Pay: ?26.23 per hour Hours: 37 hours per week Location: Sandwell Council House, Freeth Street, Oldbury, B69 3DE 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 looking for a Social Work Area Manager, reporting to the Assistant Director Adult Social Care. The post-holder will: o Be responsible for the management and improvement of key performance for a number of service areas and the quality and standards that these service areas deliver. o Ensure that approaches for service delivery are aligned with the developing focus of Adult Social Care in Sandwell, driving and leading change and ensuring that relevant policies and procedures are implemented as required. There is an expectation that cover is provided to other Operational Managers within Adult Social Care and that where appropriate will deputise for the Assistant Director. o Have knowledge and understanding of relevant legislative and regulatory framework and Government initiatives relating to service area, including safeguarding, and the needs of vulnerable adults. o Be an expert professional in relation to their area of responsibility and will be expected to provide appropriate briefings, guidance and advice to senior management. This will include providing frameworks for the guidance, leadership and development of individual service areas in order to provide excellent customer care and services to Sandwell residents. o Have excellent and positive relationships for effective partnership working. o Act as day-to-day budget holder for an allocated and devolved budget for both staffing and commissioning budget, ensuring services are delivered within resources and external revenue opportunities This post is funded via the Contain Outbreak Management Fund (COMF), project lead focus: o Implementation of Workforce development/strategy o Recruitment and Retention o Diversity and Inclusion o Implementation of TRI-x o Digitalisation o Technology o Additional Capacity to CSWT Enhanced Adults DBS required & Social Work England Registration required. Qualifications: Candidates must possess a Social Work Degree/Diploma or equivalent. Please refer to the Job Description & Personal Specification for the essential criteria for the post. Please can the agencies send over a CV, 2x up to date references and a copy of Terms and Conditions. You will 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.go... 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. 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Closing date for submission of quotations is Tuesday 27th June 2023 at 12pm Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8fc5defa-ed6e-4155-a45f-e3df5ac0fb8d | | 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 | 22 Jun 2023 | | Submission deadline | 27 Jun 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 4 Jul 2023 - 4 Oct 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £12,360 | | 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 - 22 Jun 2023 at 13:45 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8fc5defa-ed6e-4155-a45f-e3df5ac0fb8d - 22 Jun 2023 at 12:13 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8fc5defa-ed6e-4155-a45f-e3df5ac0fb8d ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8fc5defa-ed6e-4155-a45f-e3df5ac0fb8d 22nd June 2023 - 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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