--- title: "Social Worker (Safeguarding) x4 - 16 November 2022 (SJA)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-56f2b5d2-e282-4d4c-919d-3878b566a3df" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-56f2b5d2-e282-4d4c-919d-3878b566a3df" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-56f2b5d2-e282-4d4c-919d-3878b566a3df.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-56f2b5d2-e282-4d4c-919d-3878b566a3df.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2022-11-17" --- # Social Worker (Safeguarding) x4 - 16 November 2022 (SJA) Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-56f2b5d2-e282-4d4c-919d-3878b566a3df [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-56f2b5d2-e282-4d4c-919d-3878b566a3df) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-56f2b5d2-e282-4d4c-919d-3878b566a3df.json) ## Summary The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council has issued a tender for the provision of Social Worker (Safeguarding) services. The contract is valued at £42,624 GBP and falls under the services category. The procurement method is an open procedure (below threshold), with the tender period closing on November 23, 2022. The contract period is set to commence on November 28, 2022, and run until February 28, 2023, for a total of 3 months. This procurement opportunity by the Sandwell Council presents a chance for qualified social work agencies to provide safeguarding services to residents of Sandwell. Candidates must hold relevant qualifications and certifications, including an Enhanced Barring Adults DBS and registration with SWE (HCPC). The opportunity requires independent travel within Sandwell, and agencies must submit detailed cost information along with applications. The procurement process is being facilitated through the In-tend e-Tendering System, offering a straightforward method for interested parties to participate. ## 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 Step user guide to the Sandwell... 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. 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Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0295cc2d-2d75-483a-9622-311f3d57540d | | 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 Nov 2022 | | Submission deadline | 23 Nov 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 28 Nov 2022 - 28 Feb 2023 | | 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 - 17 Nov 2022 at 10:44 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0295cc2d-2d75-483a-9622-311f3d57540d ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0295cc2d-2d75-483a-9622-311f3d57540d 17th November 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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