--- title: "Social Worker (Community) - DB 12.11.2021" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-aeac5485-2a9c-4e88-915e-72d9266cfd5d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-aeac5485-2a9c-4e88-915e-72d9266cfd5d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-aeac5485-2a9c-4e88-915e-72d9266cfd5d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-aeac5485-2a9c-4e88-915e-72d9266cfd5d.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2021-11-12" --- # Social Worker (Community) - DB 12.11.2021 Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-aeac5485-2a9c-4e88-915e-72d9266cfd5d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-aeac5485-2a9c-4e88-915e-72d9266cfd5d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-aeac5485-2a9c-4e88-915e-72d9266cfd5d.json) ## Summary The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking to engage a qualified social worker for a contract titled "Social Worker (Community) - DB 12.11.2021." This opportunity falls within the social services industry category and entails a temporary assignment lasting 12 weeks, beginning on 22nd November 2021, with a prospective end date of 31st December 2021. The tender process is currently at the planning stage, with a closing date for submissions set for 17th October 2012. Interested parties must utilise the In-tend e-Tendering System to submit their responses. This procurement presents an excellent opportunity for recruitment agencies or firms specializing in temporary staffing solutions, particularly those with experience in social services. The contract requires social workers with at least two years of post-qualification experience, making it suitable for those firms that can provide qualified professionals ready to work immediately. Prospective contractors should be equipped to handle the intricacies of local authority contracts and demonstrate compliance with governmental COVID-19 safeguards, highlighting the potential for sustainable business growth within the social care sector. ## Notice Social Worker Rate of Pay: PS28.00 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: We are looking for a full time Agency Social Worker 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 wellbeing 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. 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. COVID-19 the client has confirmed that they have complied with the governments guidance of managing the risk of covid-19 and you will receive training on their covid-19 safeguarding procedures. 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 t... 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. Closing Date: Wednesday 17 October 2012 at 5.30pm Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c4d760f-c4ff-4b54-9445-75068c55dc54 | | 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 | 12 Nov 2021 | | Submission deadline | 17 Nov 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 22 Nov 2021 - 31 Dec 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £21,312 | | 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 - 12 Nov 2021 at 12:39 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c4d760f-c4ff-4b54-9445-75068c55dc54 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c4d760f-c4ff-4b54-9445-75068c55dc54 12th November 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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