--- title: "Mental Health Social Worker with AMHP status (Ref KB 01.05.20)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-354e589e-5529-4131-880d-b9cde7f5d4bd" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-354e589e-5529-4131-880d-b9cde7f5d4bd" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-354e589e-5529-4131-880d-b9cde7f5d4bd.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-354e589e-5529-4131-880d-b9cde7f5d4bd.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2020-05-01" --- # Mental Health Social Worker with AMHP status (Ref KB 01.05.20) Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-354e589e-5529-4131-880d-b9cde7f5d4bd [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-354e589e-5529-4131-880d-b9cde7f5d4bd) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-354e589e-5529-4131-880d-b9cde7f5d4bd.json) ## Summary The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is currently seeking a Mental Health Social Worker with Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) status for a contract valued at £15,540. This procurement falls under the recruitment services category and is located in West Bromwich, West Midlands, UK. The tender is in the active stage, with a submission deadline set for 5th May 2020 at 16:00. Successful candidates will be required to start the contract on 11th May 2020, lasting until 11th August 2020. The procurement is conducted via an open procedure. This opportunity is ideal for mental health professionals or agencies specialising in social work, particularly those with experience and qualifications as AMHPs. Businesses that can offer highly skilled staff capable of managing complex mental health cases and are familiar with relevant legislation, such as the Mental Health Act and the Care Act 2014, would find this contract appealing. With the focus on mental health crisis situations, there is significant potential for organisations to grow by providing essential services during these challenging times. ## Notice We are looking for 1 enthusiastic Mental Health Social Worker with AMHP Status to join our growing team. It is an essential requirement that applicants will need to be a Social Work England Registered Social Worker in addition to being a Qualified Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP). Due to the nature of the post flexibility is required to work outside of normal working hours in order to manage crisis and the ability to travel long distances as required. A comprehensive knowledge and application of the Mental Health Act and its interface with the Mental Capacity Act is essential, as is detailed knowledge of the Care Act 2014 and other relevant legislation. Due to the current Corvid-19 Pandemic work relating to the Mental Health Act will be the main priority. Candidates need to have excellent safeguarding and risk management skills, a proven ability to manage mental health crisis situations, coupled with balancing a highly complex caseload. The rate of pay is PS35 per hour and PS50.00 on call to the worker. Please see the Job Description and Personnel Specification for further information. Please note that the service now sits with ASC. An Adults Enhanced Barring DBS will be required. Please note this role is currently also advertised with our master vendor agency. 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 Tuesday 5th May 2020 16:00pm. 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 Tuesday 5th May 2020 16:00pm Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/704720cf-80b1-463c-ac43-cb60d676c5e5 | | 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 | 1 May 2020 | | Submission deadline | 5 May 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 10 May 2020 - 11 Aug 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £15,540 | | 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 - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 79600000 - Recruitment services - 98513100 - Agency staff services for households - 98513300 - Temporary staff for households ## Release History - 1 May 2020 at 15:27 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/704720cf-80b1-463c-ac43-cb60d676c5e5 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/704720cf-80b1-463c-ac43-cb60d676c5e5 1st May 2020 - 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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