--- title: "Housing Solutions Officer x 1 KB100621" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-aa3162c3-9c70-4b6e-9a9b-675a18554255" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-aa3162c3-9c70-4b6e-9a9b-675a18554255" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-aa3162c3-9c70-4b6e-9a9b-675a18554255.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-aa3162c3-9c70-4b6e-9a9b-675a18554255.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2021-06-10" --- # Housing Solutions Officer x 1 KB100621 Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-aa3162c3-9c70-4b6e-9a9b-675a18554255 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-aa3162c3-9c70-4b6e-9a9b-675a18554255) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-aa3162c3-9c70-4b6e-9a9b-675a18554255.json) ## Summary The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking a Housing Solutions Officer for a temporary position, with a maximum contract duration until 30th July 2021. The role, based at the Operations and Development Centre in Oldbury, West Midlands, offers a pay rate of £12.95 per hour for 37 hours a week. The tender is currently in the open stage of the procurement process and submissions must be made by 12:00pm on Monday, 14th June 2021. The contract period is scheduled to begin on 21st June 2021. This opportunity presents significant potential for agencies specialised in social services, particularly those with expertise in homelessness and housing options. Businesses with a strong background in supporting individuals with complex needs, such as substance misuse and mental health issues, would be well-suited to respond. By providing tailored support and developing personalised housing plans, successful bidders can play a crucial role in addressing homelessness under the Homeless Reduction Act 2017 while also growing their operational footprint in the public sector. ## Notice Housing Solutions Officer x 1 Rate of Pay: PS12.95 per hour (PAYE) Hours: 37 Location: Operations and Development Centre, Roway Lane, Oldbury, B69 3ES Start Date: ASAP Contract type: Agency worker required until 30th July 2021. Job Description and Personnel Specification are attached, which also provides more information above the role. Brief description: This role is required to work under the Homeless Reduction Act 2017. It is ideal that candidates have knowledge of the legislation as well as experience of working within homelessness, Housing Options and the wider housing sector. Experience working with and supporting individuals with complex needs and/or a history of rough sleeping is also preferable. We are looking for a friendly and approachable person to work with clients with multiple complex support needs including clients that are street homeless and experiencing challenges such as substance misuse and mental health issues. You will engage with these individuals throughout their housing journey and will provide a bespoke package of wrap-around support tailored to the individual's needs. This will include undertaking risk assessments and creating Personalised Housing Plans with an emphasis on understanding and getting to know the individual and their needs, in order to support them off the streets and into accommodation, ensuring they have the skills in place to maintain and sustain a tenancy independently. Key responsibilities will include: * To undertake a holistic assessment of the client's needs - working alongside partners and agencies to develop a suitable action plan to address these needs * To develop, update and review Personalised Housing Plans for customers in light of the Homeless Reduction Act following a detailed assessment * Work closely with clients with multiple complex needs to develop a package of wrap-around support - and deliver this support in conjunction with specialist agencies and partners * To take a full homeless application and undertake thorough investigations in accordance with the Homeless Reduction Act 2017 * To carry out detailed enquiries on cases subject to statutory review proceedings * To prevent and relieve homelessness * To provide advice and assistance of a range of housing options No DBS is required for this role. 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. No DBS is required for this role. 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 ... Additional information: The Quotation Document(s) will be made available to suppliers who Express Interest on the Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council Tendering Portal. To access the portal please click the following link https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc You will be required to log into an existing account or register a new one. Once logged in, from the top menu bar click on "Tenders" to list all the current opportunities. Once you have found the relevant opportunity you should click on "View Details" in order to Express Interest. Closing date for submission of quotations is Monday 14th June 2021 12:00pm Midday Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/23171a0f-4318-45a8-9a94-6b73aa34b9e7 | | 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 | 10 Jun 2021 | | Submission deadline | 14 Jun 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 21 Jun 2021 - 30 Jul 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £5,749 | | 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 - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 98513300 - Temporary staff for households ## Release History - 10 Jun 2021 at 10:19 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/23171a0f-4318-45a8-9a94-6b73aa34b9e7 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/23171a0f-4318-45a8-9a94-6b73aa34b9e7 10th June 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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