--- title: "Social Care Officer" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-76a6b3b3-0c5f-4a6a-b8ac-1d3771dc1205" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-76a6b3b3-0c5f-4a6a-b8ac-1d3771dc1205" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-76a6b3b3-0c5f-4a6a-b8ac-1d3771dc1205.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-76a6b3b3-0c5f-4a6a-b8ac-1d3771dc1205.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2022-07-19" --- # Social Care Officer Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-76a6b3b3-0c5f-4a6a-b8ac-1d3771dc1205 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-76a6b3b3-0c5f-4a6a-b8ac-1d3771dc1205) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-76a6b3b3-0c5f-4a6a-b8ac-1d3771dc1205.json) ## Summary The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking a temporary agency Social Care Officer under an open procurement process. The tender, titled "Social Care Officer," is classified under the supply services of personnel category, with a minimum contract value of £5,851 and a maximum value of £6,926. The contract is set to start on 2 August 2022 and will last until 2 November 2022. Interested parties must submit their applications by 26 July 2022, 10:30 AM (BST). The primary location for the job is Sandwell Council House or any other designated site in the West Midlands. This opportunity provides a platform for agencies specialising in social care services to expand their business. It is particularly suitable for those with experience in providing temporary staffing solutions to local authorities, especially in social care settings. Companies that can demonstrate a strong track record in working with vulnerable populations and familiarity with relevant legislation, such as the Care Act 2014 and Mental Health Act, will be ideally positioned to compete. Agencies must possess the capability to respond promptly to the requirements set by the Council and should be ready to manage the invoicing process as outlined in the tender documentation. ## Notice Social Care Officer Rate of Pay: PS13.18 (PAYE) Hours: 37 Hours Location: Sandwell Council House or any other location 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 temporary agency Social Care Officer for 37 hours a week, Monday to Thursday 9am - 5.30pm & Friday 9am - 5pm. We require a committed and hardworking agency social care officer with a minimum of 1 years' experience, good work ethics and attributes to make a difference to the lives of vulnerable people in Sandwell. You will need to be motivated and flexible with high professional standards and knowledge and experience of current legislation including the Care Act 2014, Continuing Health Care, Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act 2005, and Community DOLS. You will be expected to work with vulnerable adults with mental health issues, learning disability, physical disability, older people, and their carers. You will need to be confident in undertaking safeguarding concerns, carrying out outcome focused assessments, reviews, carers assessments and support planning, to meet their care and support needs. You will need to be able to work with a diverse group of individuals and with our partner agencies to deliver the best outcomes for customers. You will be given shadowing and training opportunities and regular supervision with an experienced manager. You will be working in a friendly environment, skilled, diverse, and supportive team. An Enhanced DBS with Adults Barring List Check is required for this role. Qualifications Must hold GSCE English and Maths or equivalent qualification. 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 respons... 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/9736e8d9-6429-48f9-aed9-6dd42c64e7dc | | 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 | 19 Jul 2022 | | Submission deadline | 26 Jul 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 2 Aug 2022 - 2 Nov 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £6,926 | | 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 - 19 Jul 2022 at 14:41 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9736e8d9-6429-48f9-aed9-6dd42c64e7dc ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9736e8d9-6429-48f9-aed9-6dd42c64e7dc 19th July 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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