--- title: "Sensory Rehabilitation Officer (1/9/21 - SJA)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-759d97ea-6675-42fd-978c-4afd3f2e5bf7" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-759d97ea-6675-42fd-978c-4afd3f2e5bf7" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-759d97ea-6675-42fd-978c-4afd3f2e5bf7.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-759d97ea-6675-42fd-978c-4afd3f2e5bf7.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2021-09-01" --- # Sensory Rehabilitation Officer (1/9/21 - SJA) Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-759d97ea-6675-42fd-978c-4afd3f2e5bf7 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-759d97ea-6675-42fd-978c-4afd3f2e5bf7) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-759d97ea-6675-42fd-978c-4afd3f2e5bf7.json) ## Summary The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is currently conducting a procurement process for a Sensory Rehabilitation Officer, with the tender title "Sensory Rehabilitation Officer (1/9/21 - SJA)" located at the Independent Living Centre on Oldbury Road, Smethwick, B66 1JE. The procurement method is an open procedure and is currently in the tender stage, with submissions closing on 8th September 2021. The contract is set to commence on 13th September 2021 and will run until 2nd October 2021. The role offers a rate of £15.78 per hour, requiring an agency contract for 37 hours per week. This tender presents a significant opportunity for agencies and service providers specialising in rehabilitation support and healthcare services, particularly those with expertise in assisting visually impaired individuals. Businesses that are well-equipped to provide personnel with relevant qualifications in Rehabilitation Studies (Visual Impairment) and who can demonstrate effective service delivery in community support would be ideal candidates to pursue this contract. Additionally, agencies should be prepared to operate within the local area and manage associated logistics and communication effectively. ## Notice Sensory Rehabilitation Officer Rate of Pay: ?15.78 Per hour (PAYE) or let me know what rate your candidate would be looking for Hours: 37 hours per week Location: Independent Living centre, 100 Oldbury Road, Smethwick, B66 1JE 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 currently seeking to recruit a Sensory Rehabilitation Officer who is highly enthusiastic and motivated to enable and empower Visually Impaired people to live independently with dignity and choice, by training/retraining their skills and building their confidence to live independently and contribute to the communities they live in. If you are able to work to tight deadlines and enjoy working in a fast paced environment, then this is the role for you. We are a dynamic responsive team and operate a duty system that you will be part of alongside colleagues. You will need to be self-motivated, organised and have effective communication skills both written and verbal. To apply for this role you will need to hold an Honours Degree or Dip HE/Foundation degree in Rehabilitation Studies (Visual Impairment) or equivalent. Applicants must have the ability to travel around the borough and there may also be a requirement of the post that you use a vehicle for undertaking visits, including transportation of small items of equipment. Your Role will include: o Specialist Sensory assessments o Low Vision Training o Planning and delivering training programmes of support to meet the individual needs. o Orientation and mobility training o Training / retraining Daily Living Skills to achieve maximum independence. o Enhance and enrich their current reading / writing skills o Helping and encouraging to achieve their potential through use of equipment and assistive technology o Referring to other professionals or agencies for additional support if needed. Working across a variety of service user groups including (but not exclusively) people with dual sensory loss, physical or learning disabilities, cognitive impairments or mental health conditions. An Enhanced Adults Barring DBS 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 ... 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/42452d99-f341-4951-bb54-d53f1ea78cc6 | | 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 | 1 Sep 2021 | | Submission deadline | 8 Sep 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 13 Sep 2021 - 2 Oct 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £8,880 | | 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 - 1 Sep 2021 at 09:52 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/42452d99-f341-4951-bb54-d53f1ea78cc6 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/42452d99-f341-4951-bb54-d53f1ea78cc6 1st September 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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