--- title: "Social Care Improvement Manager" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-719d1e71-017b-4cd9-bed4-5b5ec7fae0d3" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-719d1e71-017b-4cd9-bed4-5b5ec7fae0d3" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-719d1e71-017b-4cd9-bed4-5b5ec7fae0d3.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-719d1e71-017b-4cd9-bed4-5b5ec7fae0d3.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2023-07-21" --- # Social Care Improvement Manager Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-719d1e71-017b-4cd9-bed4-5b5ec7fae0d3 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-719d1e71-017b-4cd9-bed4-5b5ec7fae0d3) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-719d1e71-017b-4cd9-bed4-5b5ec7fae0d3.json) ## Summary The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council has initiated a tender process for the position of Social Care Improvement Manager. The contract is for agency employment at Sandwell Council House in Oldbury. The role involves managing key projects such as Liberty Protection Safeguards and Care Act Reviews, requiring detailed knowledge of relevant legislation. The deadline for submission of quotations is Wednesday 26th July 2023 at 10am. This procurement opportunity offers businesses in the recruitment services industry a chance to provide a qualified candidate for the temporary role of Social Care Improvement Manager. Suitable companies should have experience in adult social care projects, possess expertise in legislative requirements, and be able to deliver high-quality services within the specified contract period from 31st July to 31st October 2023. ## Notice Job Title: Social Care Improvement Manager Rate of Pay: ?26.23 per hour Hours: 37 per week Location: Sandwell Council House, Freeth Street, Oldbury, B69 3DE. Start Date: ASAP Contract type: Agency Job Description and Personnel Specification are attached, which also provides more information above the role. Brief description: We are looking for a Social Care Improvement Manager within Adult Social Care on a temporary basis of 3 months with a view to extend to 12 months. Role description: o To manage and oversee the following key projects that include: Liberty Protection Safeguards, Care Act 2014 Reviews, Charging Reform and Preparing for CQC quality assurance. o Management and supervisory experience. o Manage Budgets/Authorisation and approval. o Quality Assurance. Essential requirements for the role: o Detailed knowledge and application of key legislation: The Mental Capacity Act 2005 and Liberty Protection Safeguards. o Detailed Knowledge and experience of Care Act Reviews 2014 that aligns with 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 someone who is highly motivated and 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. This post is for 37 hours per week. An enhanced Adults DBS check is required and candidates must possess a Degree, or equivalent qualification, plus GCSE Maths and English, or equivalent qualifications. Please can 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. This role is inside of IR35. 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'... Additional information: The Quotation Document(s) will be made available to suppliers who Express Interest on the Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council Tendering Portal. To access the portal please click the following link https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc You will be required to log into an existing account or register a new one. Once logged in, from the top menu bar click on 'Tenders' to list all the current opportunities. Once you have found the relevant opportunity you should click on 'View Details' in order to Express Interest. Closing date for submission of quotations is Wednesday 26th July 2023 at 10am Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2408509d-5c52-4603-b741-e9b70012cc45 | | 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 | 21 Jul 2023 | | Submission deadline | 26 Jul 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Jul 2023 - 31 Oct 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £12,360 | | 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 - 79600000 - Recruitment services ## Release History - 21 Jul 2023 at 16:41 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2408509d-5c52-4603-b741-e9b70012cc45 - 21 Jul 2023 at 15:34 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2408509d-5c52-4603-b741-e9b70012cc45 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2408509d-5c52-4603-b741-e9b70012cc45 21st July 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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