--- title: "Mental Health Social Worker (with AMHP status)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-5b5e6002-5eb5-4608-872c-5ba4e4e8bcbd" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5b5e6002-5eb5-4608-872c-5ba4e4e8bcbd" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5b5e6002-5eb5-4608-872c-5ba4e4e8bcbd.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5b5e6002-5eb5-4608-872c-5ba4e4e8bcbd.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2022-12-12" --- # Mental Health Social Worker (with AMHP status) Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5b5e6002-5eb5-4608-872c-5ba4e4e8bcbd [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5b5e6002-5eb5-4608-872c-5ba4e4e8bcbd) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5b5e6002-5eb5-4608-872c-5ba4e4e8bcbd.json) ## Summary The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council has issued a tender for a Mental Health Social Worker role, requiring candidates with AMHP status. The contract, valued at £20,033 GBP, will be carried out in West Midlands, United Kingdom. The tender deadline is on December 16, 2022, with the contract period starting on January 2, 2023, and ending on April 2, 2023. This procurement opportunity falls under the services category and follows an open procedure (below threshold). This tender from the Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council presents an opportunity for social work agencies specialising in mental health services. Firms with expertise in providing personnel including temporary staff for healthcare settings can bid for this contract. Businesses interested in expanding into the public sector healthcare industry in the West Midlands region should consider participating in this procurement process. ## Notice Mental Health Social Worker (with AMHP status) Rate of Pay:19.85 per hour (PAYE) Hours: as and when required Location: Sandwell Council House, Freeth Street, Oldbury Start Date: asap Contract type: Agency Job Description and Personnel Specification are attached, which also provides more information above the role. Brief description: Sandwell MBC are looking for an Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) to join our established team to undertake statutory duties under across the borough. In Sandwell we have a police custody suite and a variety of general and psychiatric hospital sites that provide AMHP's the opportunity to utilise their skill set in a wide range of different circumstances. The applicant must be a qualified AMHP (and social worker who is currently registered with Social Work England). Applicants must be conversant with the Mental Health Act 1983 amended 2007 and other relevant legislation, guidance and policy. You will be experienced in dealing with complex and challenging situations, an accomplished assessor of risks and have sophisticated assessment skills. In addition to considering and undertaking Mental Health Act assessments AMHP's will be required to complete such as duty, social circumstances reports, warrant requests and other court task. You must hold a Social Work Qualification (DipSW or equivalent) and a recognised AMHP qualification (Masters level or previous equivalent) An Enhanced DBS with Children's and Adults Barring List Check is required for this role. This role falls inside of IR35. 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 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-ten... 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/a46837d7-2aff-459c-a847-3078e81ec408 | | 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 | 12 Dec 2022 | | Submission deadline | 16 Dec 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 2 Jan 2023 - 2 Apr 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £20,033 | | 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 - 12 Dec 2022 at 14:26 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a46837d7-2aff-459c-a847-3078e81ec408 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a46837d7-2aff-459c-a847-3078e81ec408 12th December 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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