--- title: "Housing Solutions Officer" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-816940c2-141f-4d09-b753-1fe592fd24d8" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-816940c2-141f-4d09-b753-1fe592fd24d8" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-816940c2-141f-4d09-b753-1fe592fd24d8.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-816940c2-141f-4d09-b753-1fe592fd24d8.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2021-09-23" --- # Housing Solutions Officer Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-816940c2-141f-4d09-b753-1fe592fd24d8 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-816940c2-141f-4d09-b753-1fe592fd24d8) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-816940c2-141f-4d09-b753-1fe592fd24d8.json) ## Summary Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking a Housing Solutions Officer through an open tender. The role will be based at the Operations and Development Centre located at Roway Lane, Oldbury, B69 3ES, with a start date of 11th October 2021 and a contract duration of 12 weeks. The submission deadline for applications is 30th September 2021. This opportunity falls under the services category, specifically involving supply services of personnel, and requires candidates with knowledge of the Homeless Reduction Act 2017 and experience in the housing and homelessness sector. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in recruitment and temporary staffing services, particularly those with expertise in social care and housing support. Companies that can provide candidates with the necessary qualifications to handle complex social issues, such as homelessness and mental health challenges, will be well-suited to compete. Engaging in this contract could enhance your business’s reputation while contributing positively to community welfare by aiding vulnerable populations. ## Notice HOUSING SOLUTIONS OFFICER Rate of Pay: ?12.95 ph to worker PAYE (for limited rate candidates, please let us know their rate of pay when uploading their CV). Hours: 37 hours per week (Monday-Friday) Location: Based at Operations and Development Centre, Roway Lane, Oldbury, B69 3ES 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: This role is required to work under the Homeless Reduction Act 2017. It is ideal that candidates have knowledge of the legislation and experience of working within Housing Options and the wider housing and homelessness sector. We are looking for a friendly and approachable person to work with clients with multiple complex support needs including clients that are street homeless and experiencing challenges such as substance misuse and mental health issues. You will engage with these individuals throughout their housing journey and will provide a bespoke package of wrap-around support tailored to the individual's needs. This will include undertaking risk assessments and creating Personalised Housing Plans with an emphasis on understanding and getting to know the individual and their needs, in order to support them off the streets and into accommodation, ensuring they have the skills in place to maintain and sustain a tenancy independently. Key responsibilities will include: o To take a full homeless application and undertake thorough investigations in accordance with the Homeless Reduction Act 2017 o To carry out detailed enquiries on cases subject to statutory review proceedings o To prevent and relieve homelessness o To provide advice and assistance of a range of housing options o To undertake a holistic assessment of the client's needs - working alongside partners and agencies to develop a suitable action plan to address these needs o To develop, update and review Personalised Housing Plans for customers in light of the Homeless Reduction Act following a detailed assessment o Work closely with clients with multiple complex needs to develop a package of wrap-around support - and deliver this support in conjunction with specialist agencies and partners No DBS is required for this role. This role falls inside of IR35 Please note this advert is also out with our Master Vendor 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. 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 releas... 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. 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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/374da3fd-a78a-4f39-a47b-b2dd222e596c | | 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 | 23 Sep 2021 | | Submission deadline | 30 Sep 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 11 Oct 2021 - 11 Jan 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £11,498 | | 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 - 23 Sep 2021 at 13:51 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/374da3fd-a78a-4f39-a47b-b2dd222e596c ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/374da3fd-a78a-4f39-a47b-b2dd222e596c 23rd 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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