--- title: "Social Work Area Manager KB" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-52e88a85-2623-4839-8a4b-713cb037f3ae" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-52e88a85-2623-4839-8a4b-713cb037f3ae" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-52e88a85-2623-4839-8a4b-713cb037f3ae.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-52e88a85-2623-4839-8a4b-713cb037f3ae.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2023-02-17" --- # Social Work Area Manager KB Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-52e88a85-2623-4839-8a4b-713cb037f3ae [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-52e88a85-2623-4839-8a4b-713cb037f3ae) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-52e88a85-2623-4839-8a4b-713cb037f3ae.json) ## Summary The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council has issued a tender for a Social Work Area Manager role. The contract is for temporary services, with a start date of ASAP and a duration of 12 weeks, potentially extendable. The total value of the contract is £31,284. The tender deadline is February 24, 2023, and the contract period is from February 28, 2023, to May 31, 2023. The procurement method used is an open procedure below the threshold. This tender opportunity presents a chance for businesses providing personnel services, including temporary staffing, to engage with the Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council. Companies with experience in adult social care and relevant legislative frameworks, along with the ability to maintain effective relationships with stakeholders, are well-suited to compete for this contract. The In-tend e-Tendering system is being used for the procurement process, and interested parties can access detailed information via the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. ## Notice Job Title: Social Work Area Manager Rate of Pay: ?26.23 per hour (Inside IR35) Hours: 37 hours per week Location: Hybrid/Sandwell Council House, Oldbury, B69 3DE Start Date: ASAP Contract type: Temporary (Agency) 12 weeks with a view to extend Job Description and Personnel Specification are attached, which also provides more information above the role. Brief description: o To 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 To ensure 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 To have knowledge and understanding of relevant legislative and regulatory framework and Government initiatives relating to your service area, including safeguarding, and the needs of vulnerable adults. o The post holder will 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. Detailed knowledge and application of key legislation in Adult Social Care o Detailed Knowledge, application and experience of Care Act 2014 o Evidence of application of Strengths Based Practice Approaches o Knowledge of Charging Reforms o Ability to maintain effective relationships with key partners/stakeholders o Ability to project manage We are looking for a highly motivated individual who is experienced in working alongside colleagues and partners to drive improvement and ensure projects are delivered to a high standard. The post holder will also have experience of leading and motivating teams and an ability to lead on continuous quality improvement. Enhanced DBS with Children's and Adults Barring List Check is required for this role. 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 w... Additional information: The Council will be using the In-tend e-Tendering System for this Procurement exercise, 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 Quotation or other related documents. To submit a quotation 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. Delivery Notes The Council will be using the In-tend e-Tendering System for this Procurement exercise, 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 Quotation or other related documents. To submit a quotation 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/997e36cf-2ab0-42a2-887f-229ac0d6bd88 | | 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 | 17 Feb 2023 | | Submission deadline | 24 Feb 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 28 Feb 2023 - 31 May 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £31,284 | | 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 - 17 Feb 2023 at 10:53 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/997e36cf-2ab0-42a2-887f-229ac0d6bd88 - 17 Feb 2023 at 10:53 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/997e36cf-2ab0-42a2-887f-229ac0d6bd88 - 17 Feb 2023 at 10:48 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/997e36cf-2ab0-42a2-887f-229ac0d6bd88 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/997e36cf-2ab0-42a2-887f-229ac0d6bd88 17th February 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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