--- title: "Social Worker - Adults Community" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-9a07fa05-11a7-46cc-879e-f34ec6eec02b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9a07fa05-11a7-46cc-879e-f34ec6eec02b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9a07fa05-11a7-46cc-879e-f34ec6eec02b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9a07fa05-11a7-46cc-879e-f34ec6eec02b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2022-02-09" --- # Social Worker - Adults Community Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9a07fa05-11a7-46cc-879e-f34ec6eec02b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9a07fa05-11a7-46cc-879e-f34ec6eec02b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9a07fa05-11a7-46cc-879e-f34ec6eec02b.json) ## Summary The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking qualified agency social workers for the "Social Worker - Adults Community" role, with a compensation range of £28 to £32 per hour for a 12-week temporary contract. This tender process, currently in the active phase, will close for submissions on 15th February 2022, and the contract is expected to commence on 22nd February 2022 in Oldbury, West Midlands. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, following the classification of services under the CPV code for personnel supply services. This opportunity is ideal for businesses providing staffing solutions, particularly those specialising in social work and community services. Companies with expertise in social care, particularly those able to provide qualified social workers with a minimum of two years' relevant experience and knowledge of current legislation such as the Care Act 2014, will be well-positioned to participate. Not only does this tender offer a chance to engage with public sector initiatives, but it also fosters the potential for continuous professional development and long-term partnerships with Sandwell Council as they evolve their service provision. ## Notice Social Worker - Adults Community Teams Rate of Pay: from ?28 up to ?32 per hour Hours: 37 hours per week Location: Oldbury Council House/Working from home Start Date: ASAP Contract type: 12 weeks - temporary Job Description and Personnel Specification are attached, which also provides more information above the role. Brief description: Are you committed and passionate about improving and making a difference to people's lives? Sandwell is a family friendly place to live and work and although Sandwell Council has faced unprecedented challenges over recent times we have responded with our passion and commitment to continue to serve and support our local communities. We are therefore looking for qualified agency social workers, who are enthusiastic, motivated, flexible and hardworking, with a minimum of 2 years' experience, good social work skills, and attributes to join our dynamic and friendly social work teams. We are looking for workers who will make a difference to the lives of our vulnerable customers in Sandwell. You will need to be confident, while working with vulnerable adults with mental health issues, learning disability, physical disability, older people and their carers. You must also hold a Social Work Degree or equivalent qualification and be registered with Social Work England. You will be required to undertaking safeguarding investigations, mental capacity assessments, best interest decisions, carry out outcome focused assessments, with support planning, to meet individual's care and support needs. You will be required to work with a diverse group of individuals and with our partner agencies to deliver the best outcomes for our customers. You will need to have a high professional standard and sound knowledge and experience of current legislation including the Care Act 2014, Continuing Health Care, Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act 2005, and Community DoLS. Adult Social Care, Community Social Work Teams have taken the opportunity to work in different ways, improving what we do and how we do it. We are continually evolving and developing our service provision to provide the best outcomes for Sandwell residents/customers. Sandwell Council is a desirable employer and are proud to offer great benefits for agency social workers. Adult Social Care actively encourage all workers Continual Professional Development (CPD) and career development (including agency workers), as we have an excellent learning and development team/programme that offers a range of different training opportunities to encourage staff's development. Our offer to you Sandwell Council are proud to offer Agency Social Workers the following benefits; o Learning & Development to continually improve your practice, development and the services o To be valued and respected in your role as a professional practitioner o Employee Induction o Regular Planned Supervision an... 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/362bc68f-1027-46e0-a1ad-a0b6ba6e9de7 | | 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 | 9 Feb 2022 | | Submission deadline | 15 Feb 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 22 Feb 2022 - 20 May 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £14,208 | | 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 - 9 Feb 2022 at 12:41 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/362bc68f-1027-46e0-a1ad-a0b6ba6e9de7 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/362bc68f-1027-46e0-a1ad-a0b6ba6e9de7 9th 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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