--- title: "Mental Health Social Worker with AMHP status (Ref KB)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-4ac172ed-6440-4876-bcd4-6820a9f30838" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4ac172ed-6440-4876-bcd4-6820a9f30838" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4ac172ed-6440-4876-bcd4-6820a9f30838.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4ac172ed-6440-4876-bcd4-6820a9f30838.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2020-04-09" --- # Mental Health Social Worker with AMHP status (Ref KB) Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4ac172ed-6440-4876-bcd4-6820a9f30838 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4ac172ed-6440-4876-bcd4-6820a9f30838) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4ac172ed-6440-4876-bcd4-6820a9f30838.json) ## Summary The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is currently seeking a Mental Health Social Worker with Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) status through an open procurement process. This tender, titled "Mental Health Social Worker with AMHP status (Ref KB)", is classified under recruitment services and is based in West Midlands, United Kingdom. The submission deadline for quotations is Wednesday, 15th April 2020, at 10:00 am, with the contract expected to commence on 19th April 2020 and run until 19th July 2020. Interested suppliers can access the tender documents via the Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council Tendering Portal. This opportunity provides a significant avenue for growth, particularly for businesses focused on mental health and social care services. Companies that employ qualified mental health professionals, especially those with experience in crisis management and knowledge of legislation such as the Mental Health Act and Care Act 2014, will find this tender particularly relevant. The requirement for flexibility in working hours and the ability to cover crises makes this a unique opportunity for agencies specializing in temporary staffing solutions within the healthcare sector. ## 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 Wednesday 15th April 2020 10:00am 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 Wednesday 15th April 10:00am 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 Wednesday 15th April 2020 10:00am Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0cc1192e-71bc-4881-a6e8-b85b768c55e7 | | 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 Apr 2020 | | Submission deadline | 15 Apr 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 18 Apr 2020 - 19 Jul 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 - 98513300 - Temporary staff for households ## Release History - 9 Apr 2020 at 15:31 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0cc1192e-71bc-4881-a6e8-b85b768c55e7 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0cc1192e-71bc-4881-a6e8-b85b768c55e7 9th April 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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