--- title: "Social Care Lead Officer (Hospital Team) - 20/12/2022" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-9ba58cb4-12bf-4192-86f4-691b4e43b142" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9ba58cb4-12bf-4192-86f4-691b4e43b142" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9ba58cb4-12bf-4192-86f4-691b4e43b142.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9ba58cb4-12bf-4192-86f4-691b4e43b142.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2022-12-20" --- # Social Care Lead Officer (Hospital Team) - 20/12/2022 Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9ba58cb4-12bf-4192-86f4-691b4e43b142 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9ba58cb4-12bf-4192-86f4-691b4e43b142) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9ba58cb4-12bf-4192-86f4-691b4e43b142.json) ## Summary The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council has issued a tender for the position of Social Care Lead Officer within the Hospital Team. The contract is for agency work, offering a rate of £32.00 per hour, with a total value of £17,760. The procurement method is an open procedure below threshold, with a tender period ending on 3rd January 2023 and a contract period from 9th January 2023 to 9th April 2023. The location for this opportunity is Sandwell Hospital/Agile, West Midlands, United Kingdom. This tender falls under the CPV category of supplying services of personnel, including temporary staff. This tender presents an opportunity for experienced registered Social Workers or Occupational Therapists to join Sandwell Council's Adult Social Care Service. The successful applicant will oversee operations within the Hospital and Intermediate Care Team, supporting service delivery across Adult Services. Business entities offering social care services and personnel management may find this opportunity well-suited for their expertise. The Council's commitment to ongoing practice development and safeguarding aligns with businesses focused on improving outcomes for service users and professional workforce development. ## Notice Social Care Lead Officer Rate of Pay: PS32.00 per hour Hours: 37 hours per week Location: Sandwell Hospital/Agile Start Date: ASAP Contract type: Agency Job Description and Personnel Specification are attached, which also provides more information above the role. Brief description: This is an exciting time to join Sandwell's Council's Adult Social Care Service. As Social Care Lead Officer, you will have the opportunity to oversee day-to-day operations within our the Hospital and Intermediate Care Team. We operate a 7-day service including Bank Holidays. We provide a high quality service in relation to all aspects of the assessment and care management process and you assist the Team Manager with providing professional supervision to other team members. This role will also include working with other Senior Practitioners to support service delivery across Adult Services. The successful applicant will be part of an efficient and effective service to adults and their carers. You will undertake prioritisation of enquiries from our customers, and ensure a timely and proportionate response to requests for Care Act Assessments. You will be required to demonstrate an excellent knowledge of the Care Act 2014 and related legislative frameworks. We are particularly looking for an enthusiastic and committed professional to join our team to help shape and deliver our services, and contribute to the development of a model of best practice. In order to do so, you will be supported by a strong leadership Team and a committed Social Workers, Social Care Officers and brokers. The successful candidate will be an experienced registered Social Worker or Occupational Therapist, who, with oversight and support from the Team Manager will champion and develop best practice within your area of responsibility. The successful candidate will have sound practice skills, safeguarding knowledge and a proven track record of professional development. You will also be committed to the ongoing development of the Adult Social Care wider workforce. In return, we offer a supportive environment, where despite significant budget pressures; every level of the organisation is committed to ongoing practice development. We are committed to improving outcomes for service users and your continued professional development. Sandwell Council takes seriously the responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of all the children, young people and adults entrusted to our care and it is our expectation that all staff will share this commitment. We will ensure continuous development and improvement of robust recruitment processes and procedures that promote a culture of safeguarding amongst our workforce. Completion of an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check is a requirement for this post. This role falls inside of IR35 Please note this advert is also out with our Master Vendor Please can the agencies send ov... 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/681ed6e5-0552-4f24-ae4c-e2e55e5eea6c | | 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 | 20 Dec 2022 | | Submission deadline | 3 Jan 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 9 Jan 2023 - 9 Apr 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £17,760 | | 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 - 20 Dec 2022 at 15:26 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/681ed6e5-0552-4f24-ae4c-e2e55e5eea6c ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/681ed6e5-0552-4f24-ae4c-e2e55e5eea6c 20th December 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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