--- title: "Social Worker (Community) DB 26Jan22" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-6789bcda-fb59-4af4-a304-e58bafac81d6" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6789bcda-fb59-4af4-a304-e58bafac81d6" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6789bcda-fb59-4af4-a304-e58bafac81d6.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6789bcda-fb59-4af4-a304-e58bafac81d6.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2022-01-26" --- # Social Worker (Community) DB 26Jan22 Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6789bcda-fb59-4af4-a304-e58bafac81d6 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6789bcda-fb59-4af4-a304-e58bafac81d6) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6789bcda-fb59-4af4-a304-e58bafac81d6.json) ## Summary The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is currently seeking to appoint a qualified Agency Social Worker for a temporary contract, titled "Social Worker (Community) DB 26Jan22." This procurement falls under the health and social work services category, with a tender period concluding on 1st February 2022. The contract is scheduled to commence on 7th February 2022 and will continue for a duration of 12 weeks until 31st May 2022. The role requires the successful candidate to work 37 hours per week, primarily home-based with some community visits in the Sandwell area, and mandates a competitive hourly rate of £32.00 per hour. This opportunity presents a significant growth potential for recruitment agencies and businesses specialising in healthcare staffing, particularly those with a strong track record of providing experienced social workers. Companies that can swiftly respond and supply qualified personnel with the required certifications and regulatory compliance will be well-positioned to compete for this contract. With strict adherence to local policies and the expectations of working within a team environment, the tender favours agencies that can demonstrate reliability and facilitate timely service delivery for vulnerable adults in the community. ## Notice Social Worker Rate of Pay: PS32.00 Per hour (for 3 months only) 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: We are looking for a full time Agency Social Worker to work across Adults Social Care with more than 2 years post qualifying experience. The social workers will be deployed across the 6 community social work teams and must be able to hit the ground running. The service aims to improve the outcomes of residents in Sandwell by; * Enabling/facilitating timely discharges from hospital * Monitoring and facilitating timely discharges from intermediate care provisions * Offering alternatives to hospital admissions * Supporting people to return to independent living. * Complete work in a timely manner/& adhere to deadline, timescales and Sandwell Policies and Procedures You will be required to work as part of a team and deliver an enhanced customer experience that promotes the wellbeing of vulnerable adults to enable them to live in their own homes independently for longer, supporting them in retaining and regaining their skills and confidence. You will need to be social work qualified and hold either the degree in social work, Dip SW, CQSW or equivalent and be registered with Social Work England. An Enhanced DBS will be required for these posts. Hours 37 hours per week and required to work the core hours of the business, Monday to Thursday 9.00-5.30 pm and Fridays 9.00-5.00pm. The location is currently home-based working; however, you will be required to complete some home/community visits in Sandwell following a dynamic risk assessment of the needs of the visit. Access to own lap top and mobile phone would be beneficial and candidates need to be readily available to start. Please see JD and PS attached. 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/sandw... 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/0a36376c-3c02-4bce-879e-744d0c883b96 | | 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 | 26 Jan 2022 | | Submission deadline | 1 Feb 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 7 Feb 2022 - 31 May 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff - 85000000 - Health and social work services - 85300000 - Social work and related services - 85320000 - Social services ## Release History - 26 Jan 2022 at 09:38 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0a36376c-3c02-4bce-879e-744d0c883b96 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0a36376c-3c02-4bce-879e-744d0c883b96 26th January 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/sandw - 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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