--- title: "Caseworker" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-8ed06f7a-29c4-4c0e-9722-b3612b181eff" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8ed06f7a-29c4-4c0e-9722-b3612b181eff" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8ed06f7a-29c4-4c0e-9722-b3612b181eff.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8ed06f7a-29c4-4c0e-9722-b3612b181eff.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2023-02-07" --- # Caseworker Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8ed06f7a-29c4-4c0e-9722-b3612b181eff [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8ed06f7a-29c4-4c0e-9722-b3612b181eff) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8ed06f7a-29c4-4c0e-9722-b3612b181eff.json) ## Summary The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council has issued a tender for a Caseworker position. This opportunity falls under the industry category of recruitment services. The location for the job is Hybrid remote working/Sandwell Council House, Oldbury. The procurement stage is currently active, with a closing date for submissions set for Friday 10th February 2023 at 17:00pm. The contract period is scheduled to run from 20th February 2023 to 19th May 2023. This tender presents an opportunity for businesses providing agency services in legal and recruitment sectors to compete for the Caseworker role. Interested parties should possess relevant qualifications equivalent to 5 GCSE's or 'O' levels, grade C and above, with experience in legal services. Suppliers must submit required documentation and express interest through the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal before the submission deadline to be considered for this contract. ## Notice Job Title: Caseworker Rate of Pay: ?14.17 per hour Hours: 37 hours per week Location: Hybrid remote working/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: The candidate will be required to work alongside a team of lawyers and provide support in the Governance and Regulatory team. We are looking for a candidate with 1 year's practical experience of working within an office which provides legal services and of undertaking work to deliver and provide legal services. Local government experience would be an advantage due to the nature of the work although not essential. The case worker will have responsibility for co-ordination of cases and case files, preparation and monitoring of all case files, preparation of bundles and getting matters ready for court where necessary. This role would be suitable for someone who can demonstrate the ability to deal with a high and varied caseload, with excellent client care skills, and an eagerness to provide a high-quality service to our clients. Duties for the post: o To carry out administration in connection with all aspects of Legal Services. o To provide efficient and effective support to Governance Team. o To provide financial support through completing administration relating to income and expenditure. o To assist with marketing for the department o To process the council's SARs, FOI's and Whistleblowing requests o To maintain Member's Register of Interests Records. o To ensure the accuracy and consistency of information on the legal database o To act as an initial point of contact for clients and service users and monitor SLA's Qualification requirement: 5 GCSE's or 'O' levels, grade C and above (or equivalent), including English Language as a minimum. 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. This post does not require a DBS. 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. ... 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 Friday 10th February 2023 at 17:00pm Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ffd39513-15cd-46bb-9929-837b9d0f5f0a | | 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 | 7 Feb 2023 | | Submission deadline | 10 Feb 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 20 Feb 2023 - 19 May 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £7,370 | | 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 - 7 Feb 2023 at 17:27 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ffd39513-15cd-46bb-9929-837b9d0f5f0a - 7 Feb 2023 at 16:30 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ffd39513-15cd-46bb-9929-837b9d0f5f0a - 7 Feb 2023 at 16:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ffd39513-15cd-46bb-9929-837b9d0f5f0a ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ffd39513-15cd-46bb-9929-837b9d0f5f0a 7th February 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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