--- title: "Adults Social Worker - Safeguarding Team X5 -" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-3dcf8a71-0c66-452e-bd52-4fcea6bace2c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3dcf8a71-0c66-452e-bd52-4fcea6bace2c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3dcf8a71-0c66-452e-bd52-4fcea6bace2c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3dcf8a71-0c66-452e-bd52-4fcea6bace2c.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2022-05-31" --- # Adults Social Worker - Safeguarding Team X5 - Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3dcf8a71-0c66-452e-bd52-4fcea6bace2c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3dcf8a71-0c66-452e-bd52-4fcea6bace2c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3dcf8a71-0c66-452e-bd52-4fcea6bace2c.json) ## Summary The procurement process involves Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council seeking qualified social workers for their Safeguarding Team. The title of the tender is "Adults Social Worker - Safeguarding Team X5," with a focus on services within the social work industry. This opportunity is based in Sandwell, West Midlands, and is currently in the Tender stage. The tender period ends on 8th June 2022, with the contract expected to commence on 13th June 2022 and continuing for 12 weeks until 13th August 2022. The procurement method used is an open procedure under the specified financial threshold, with an estimated contract value of £42,624. This tender presents a significant opportunity for social service agencies and organisations offering temporary staffing solutions, particularly those specialising in social work. With the necessity for experienced and qualified social workers, businesses that can provide candidates with the appropriate qualifications—such as a degree in social work, registration with relevant regulatory bodies, and the ability to travel across Sandwell—are well-suited to compete. Ensuring candidates possess essential tools like a laptop and mobile device will further enhance their competitiveness in this procurement process. ## Notice Social Worker (Safeguarding) Rate of Pay: PS24.00 up to PS28.00 Per hour Hours: 37 hours per week, you are required to work the core hours of the business, Monday to Thursday 9.00-5.30 pm and Fridays 9.00-5.00pm. Start Date: ASAP Contract type: Agency - 12 weeks Job Description and Personnel Specification are attached, which also provides more information above the role. Brief description: Please include on CV, if candidates have their own laptop, car and mobile handset or not. Temporary Social Workers required in the Sandwell Safeguarding Adults Team. You are required to work the core hours of the business, Monday to Thursday 9.00-5.30 pm and Fridays 9.00-5.00pm. The safeguarding team is looking for a full time qualified, experienced and competent social worker to work in a busy safeguarding team. You will be required to support the team in responding to safeguarding referrals relating to our Sandwell residents. The safeguarding team is a busy team and you must demonstrate a sound knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation and guidance, having applied safeguarding procedures in your practice. The candidate must hold a Degree in Social Work, Dip SW, CQSW or Equivalent. An Enhanced Barring Adults DBS is required, and candidate must be SWE registered (HCPC). You must be able to travel around Sandwell independently and undertake visits at short notice as required. Ideally have access to a lap top and a spare mobile handset mobile (work SIM provided) to support current working from home arrangements. We require the position filled immediately thus immediate start. An Enhanced Barring Adults/Children's DBS is required for this role. This role falls inside of IR35. This role may require you to travel across the Borough of Sandwell. If so, a driving licence check, including proof of business insurance and MOT will be required. 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 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... 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 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8ed60c19-18d5-426c-9aa5-26db6e04db3d | | 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 | 31 May 2022 | | Submission deadline | 8 Jun 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 13 Jun 2022 - 13 Aug 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £42,624 | | 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 - 31 May 2022 at 07:49 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8ed60c19-18d5-426c-9aa5-26db6e04db3d ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8ed60c19-18d5-426c-9aa5-26db6e04db3d 31st May 2022 - 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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