--- title: "Adult Social Workers - Safeguarding (8 February 2022)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-94e80870-919e-471d-bd3c-ff443c2ed2cc" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-94e80870-919e-471d-bd3c-ff443c2ed2cc" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-94e80870-919e-471d-bd3c-ff443c2ed2cc.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-94e80870-919e-471d-bd3c-ff443c2ed2cc.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2022-02-08" --- # Adult Social Workers - Safeguarding (8 February 2022) Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-94e80870-919e-471d-bd3c-ff443c2ed2cc [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-94e80870-919e-471d-bd3c-ff443c2ed2cc) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-94e80870-919e-471d-bd3c-ff443c2ed2cc.json) ## Summary The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking social workers for safeguarding services through an active tender titled "Adult Social Workers - Safeguarding." This procurement falls under the services category, with a specific focus on personnel supply services as classified by the CPV code 79620000. The tender period is set to close on 15 February 2022, with the contract period anticipated to commence on 21 February 2022 and concluding on 21 May 2022. Interested parties must be ready to respond quickly as immediate starts are required, and candidates should be prepared to work within the West Midlands region. This tender presents significant opportunities for recruitment agencies and organisations specialising in social services, particularly those with a track record in providing temporary staff for safeguarding roles. Businesses that are adept at sourcing qualified social workers who hold a relevant degree and possess the necessary registrations and clearances will be well-positioned to compete. Additionally, those capable of facilitating swift turnaround on documentation and having the infrastructure for remote work setups could greatly benefit from this contract. ## Notice Social Worker (Safeguarding) Rate of Pay: PS24.00 up to PS32.00 Per hour Hours: 37 hours per week, you are required to work the core hours of the business, Monday to Thursday 9.00-5.30 pm and Fridays 9.00-5.00pm. 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: Please include on CV, if candidates have their own laptop, car and mobile handset or not. Temporary Social Workers required in the Sandwell Safeguarding Adults Team. You are required to work the core hours of the business, Monday to Thursday 9.00-5.30 pm and Fridays 9.00-5.00pm. The safeguarding team is looking for a full time qualified, experienced and competent social worker to work in a busy safeguarding team. You will be required to support the team in responding to safeguarding referrals relating to our Sandwell residents. The safeguarding team is a busy team and you must demonstrate a sound knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation and guidance, having applied safeguarding procedures in your practice. The candidate must hold a Degree in Social Work, Dip SW, CQSW or Equivalent. An Enhanced Barring Adults DBS is required, and candidate must be SWE registered (HCPC). You must be able to travel around Sandwell independently and undertake visits at short notice as required. Ideally have access to a lap top and a spare mobile handset mobile (work SIM provided) to support current working from home arrangements. We require the position filled immediately thus immediate start. An Enhanced Barring Adults DBS is required for this role. This role falls inside of IR35. This role may require you to travel across the Borough of Sandwell. If so, a driving licence check, including proof of business insurance and MOT will be required. This role also requires the worker to enter a CQC regulated setting, therefore proof of the Covid 19 Vaccine will be required. 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 ... 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. 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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/52e07fd2-651a-4e3e-ba0a-ede9dd88a13c | | 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 | 8 Feb 2022 | | Submission deadline | 15 Feb 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 21 Feb 2022 - 21 May 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 - 8 Feb 2022 at 16:58 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/52e07fd2-651a-4e3e-ba0a-ede9dd88a13c ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/52e07fd2-651a-4e3e-ba0a-ede9dd88a13c 8th February 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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