--- title: "Social Workers - Within the Safeguarding Team (15 December 2021)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-5d18930a-0ea3-41e7-81cc-940dbeac3331" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5d18930a-0ea3-41e7-81cc-940dbeac3331" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5d18930a-0ea3-41e7-81cc-940dbeac3331.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5d18930a-0ea3-41e7-81cc-940dbeac3331.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2021-12-15" --- # Social Workers - Within the Safeguarding Team (15 December 2021) Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5d18930a-0ea3-41e7-81cc-940dbeac3331 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5d18930a-0ea3-41e7-81cc-940dbeac3331) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5d18930a-0ea3-41e7-81cc-940dbeac3331.json) ## Summary The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is currently seeking qualified social workers to join their Safeguarding Team, as detailed in the procurement titled "Social Workers - Within the Safeguarding Team." This tender, part of the services industry, is located in the West Midlands, UK, and is currently in the Tender stage. The closing date for submissions is set for 20 December 2021, with the intended contract period commencing on 3 January 2022 and concluding on 31 March 2022. The procurement follows an open procedure and addresses a minimum contract value of £10,656, with the total value amounting to £14,208. This tender presents an excellent opportunity for temporary staffing agencies and professionals in the social work sector to engage with a local authority in need of immediate assistance. Businesses specialising in social services and personnel supply, particularly those with experience in safeguarding and equipped to meet specific qualifications, will find this opportunity well-suited for growth. Agencies willing to submit candidates who hold relevant qualifications, such as a Degree in Social Work and a valid Enhanced Barring Adults DBS, are encouraged to express interest and submit applications through the In-tend e-Tendering System. ## Notice Social Worker (Safeguarding) Rate of Pay: PS24.00 up to PS32.00 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 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. This role also requires the worker to enter a CQC regulated setting, therefore proof of the Covid 19 Vaccine 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 ... 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/babec176-557f-4685-b45d-46876a74d18f | | 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 | 15 Dec 2021 | | Submission deadline | 20 Dec 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 3 Jan 2022 - 31 Mar 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £14,208 | | 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 - 15 Dec 2021 at 14:43 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/babec176-557f-4685-b45d-46876a74d18f ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/babec176-557f-4685-b45d-46876a74d18f 15th December 2021 - 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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