--- title: "Social Worker (Community- 2+ years experience only)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-98f0ba61-e431-481b-b7fb-a85f87faa93c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-98f0ba61-e431-481b-b7fb-a85f87faa93c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-98f0ba61-e431-481b-b7fb-a85f87faa93c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-98f0ba61-e431-481b-b7fb-a85f87faa93c.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2020-11-05" --- # Social Worker (Community- 2+ years experience only) Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-98f0ba61-e431-481b-b7fb-a85f87faa93c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-98f0ba61-e431-481b-b7fb-a85f87faa93c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-98f0ba61-e431-481b-b7fb-a85f87faa93c.json) ## Summary Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is currently conducting an open tender for the position of Social Worker within the Community Team, specifically seeking candidates with a minimum of two years of experience. This procurement process is classified under supply services of personnel including temporary staff, with a contract duration starting from 16th November 2020 and ending on 5th February 2021. The tender period closes at 15:00 on 10th November 2020. Working arrangements are primarily home-based with some community visits required in Sandwell, UK, and the pay range is between £15.78 and £18.00 per hour. This tender presents a significant opportunity for recruitment agencies and service providers in the social care sector, especially those specialising in healthcare staffing and temporary personnel placement. Agencies that can offer qualified social workers registered with Social Work England and can demonstrate capability in providing experienced professionals to enhance local community services will be well-positioned to compete. Given the focus on delivering high-quality support to vulnerable adults, those with the infrastructure to facilitate quick placements while adhering to Sandwell policies will find this contract particularly appealing. ## Notice Social Worker Community Team (with more than 2 years experience) Hours: Full time (37 hours) Start date: ASAP for 12 weeks Rate of Pay: Band F = PS15.78 - PS18.00 per hour to worker (PS30,451 to PS34,728 PAYE). We can offer no more than PS25 per hour to the candidate. Contract type: Agency Location: - Working from home/ Various locations across the borough Job Description and Personnel Specification are attached, which also provides more information above the role. Brief description: We are looking for full time Agency Social Workers to work across Adults Social Care with more than 2 years post qualifying experience. The social workers will be deployed across the 6 community social work teams and must be able to hit the ground running. The service aims to improve the outcomes of residents in Sandwell by; * Enabling/facilitating timely discharges from hospital * Monitoring and facilitating timely discharges from intermediate care provisions * Offering alternatives to hospital admissions * Supporting people to return to independent living. * Complete work in a timely manner/& adhere to deadline, timescales and Sandwell Policies and Procedures You will be required to work as part of a team and deliver an enhanced customer experience that promotes the well-being of vulnerable adults to enable them to live in their own homes independently for longer, supporting them in retaining and regaining their skills and confidence. You will need to be social work qualified and hold either the degree in social work, Dip SW, CQSW or equivalent and be registered with Social Work England. An Enhanced DBS will be required for these posts. Hours 37 hours per week and required to work the core hours of the business, Monday to Thursday 9.00-5.30 pm and Fridays 9.00-5.00pm. Pay Band F PS15.78 per hour to PS18.00 per hour. The location is currently home-based working; however, you will be required to complete some home/community visits in Sandwell following a dynamic risk assessment of the needs of the visit. Access to own lap top and mobile phone would be beneficial and candidates need to be readily available to start. Please see JD and PS attached. Please can the agencies send over a CV, 2x up to date references, copy of Terms and Conditions Please note this advert is also out with our Master Vendor 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 ... 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/05fc2544-9541-438f-9a78-4a24fa956196 | | 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 | 5 Nov 2020 | | Submission deadline | 10 Nov 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 16 Nov 2020 - 5 Feb 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £2,000 | | 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 | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff ## Release History - 5 Nov 2020 at 16:59 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/05fc2544-9541-438f-9a78-4a24fa956196 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/05fc2544-9541-438f-9a78-4a24fa956196 5th November 2020 - 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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