--- title: "Social Worker - Community (16.12.21)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-92a60135-bf4b-4f47-896a-509a301bbd90" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-92a60135-bf4b-4f47-896a-509a301bbd90" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-92a60135-bf4b-4f47-896a-509a301bbd90.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-92a60135-bf4b-4f47-896a-509a301bbd90.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2021-12-16" --- # Social Worker - Community (16.12.21) Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-92a60135-bf4b-4f47-896a-509a301bbd90 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-92a60135-bf4b-4f47-896a-509a301bbd90) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-92a60135-bf4b-4f47-896a-509a301bbd90.json) ## Summary The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is conducting an open tender for the position of Social Worker within their Community Teams. This opportunity was published on 16th December 2021, with a tender deadline set for 22nd December 2021. The contract is to deliver services in the industry category of temporary personnel supply, specifically for social work, and will take place primarily in various locations within Sandwell, UK. The contract is expected to start on 3rd January 2022 and will last for 12 weeks, offering a pay rate of up to £28.00 per hour. This procurement presents a valuable opportunity for recruitment agencies specialising in social work services, especially those capable of providing candidates experienced in working with adults with learning disabilities, autism, and complex needs. Agencies should be prepared to submit candidate CVs, references, and full terms and conditions of service. Given the pressing demand for skilled professionals in the sector, this tender is particularly suited for agencies that can rapidly source qualified social workers who meet the necessary compliance requirements, including enhanced DBS checks and vaccination status. ## Notice Job Title Social Worker (Community Teams) Rate of Pay: Up to PS28.00 per hour (Inside IR35) Hours: 37 Hours per week Location: Homeworking and Various locations in Sandwell Start Date: ASAP Contract type: Agency for 12 weeks Job Description and Personnel Specification are attached, which also provides more information above the role. Brief description: The Community Social Worker Team are looking for Social Workers who have experience of working with adults with Learning Disabilities, Autism and complex needs. They need to have knowledge and practice experience of legislation pertinent to adult social care including, skills of assessment and support plan process in accordance to a strengths/asset's-based approach. Experience of partnership working with providers, families, health professionals and advocates. This role is 37 hours per week and to start asap for 12 weeks. We need to recruit for 3:5 agency social worker within the Oldbury/Smethwick area. Can you please source agency social workers for the following: Position 1: 2x full time social worker for the Oldbury Town Position2: 1x full time and 1x 0:5 (18:5) for the Smethwick Town. At present we are homeworking but there is an expectation that staff have to complete visits to complete assessments. Rate of pay will be up to PS28.00 per hour, CVs required urgently please. Interviews to take place ASAP. An Enhanced Adults Barring DBS is required. For further information please see JD and PS. Candidates must be fully vaccinated. 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. An Enhanced Adults Barring DBS is required. 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 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. Closing Date: Wednesd... 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/305bfd12-0fef-4288-84ca-d6e2c85dea5a | | 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 | 16 Dec 2021 | | Submission deadline | 22 Dec 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 3 Jan 2022 - 3 Apr 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £24,864 | | 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 - 16 Dec 2021 at 11:37 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/305bfd12-0fef-4288-84ca-d6e2c85dea5a ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/305bfd12-0fef-4288-84ca-d6e2c85dea5a 16th December 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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