--- title: "Social Worker (SJA 10.3.2023)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c2b2df59-4a50-4e60-9c98-0f3d2ccbaee8" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c2b2df59-4a50-4e60-9c98-0f3d2ccbaee8" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c2b2df59-4a50-4e60-9c98-0f3d2ccbaee8.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c2b2df59-4a50-4e60-9c98-0f3d2ccbaee8.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2023-03-10" --- # Social Worker (SJA 10.3.2023) Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c2b2df59-4a50-4e60-9c98-0f3d2ccbaee8 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c2b2df59-4a50-4e60-9c98-0f3d2ccbaee8) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c2b2df59-4a50-4e60-9c98-0f3d2ccbaee8.json) ## Summary The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council has issued a tender for the provision of Social Worker services. The procurement process is currently at the Tender stage, with a contract period set to start on March 20, 2023, and end on June 20, 2023. The tender invites businesses to offer personnel services, specifically for Adult Social Care in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. The deadline for tender submissions is March 15, 2023. This opportunity presents a chance for companies specializing in supplying personnel services, particularly those experienced in Adult Social Work with Learning Disabilities/Autism. Businesses interested in this tender should be prepared to engage in safeguarding investigations, mental capacity assessments, and support planning for vulnerable adults. The successful applicant will need to work closely with partner agencies to deliver optimal outcomes for individuals with learning disabilities. The buying organisation, Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council, is seeking qualified agencies registered with Social Work England to fulfil this role. ## Notice Social Worker Rate of Pay: From PS24.00 up to PS28.00 per hour Hours: 37 hours per week Location: Hybrid Working 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 Metropolitan Brought Council Adult Social Care. We are currently restructuring our community social work teams to create town teams and a separate Learning Disability and Autism Team for Sandwell adults. We are looking to recruit an additional full time ( 37 hour) agency Social Workers into or Learning Disability/Autism Team to bring it to full capacity until permanent staff are recruited to the team. We are looking for committed and hardworking qualified Social Worker with Adult Social Work experience working with people with Learning Disabilities/Autism. You will need to be motivated and flexible with high professional standards 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/LPS. You will be expected to work with vulnerable adults with Learning Disabilities/Autism and also have some knowledge around physical disability, people with profound & complex needs, carer's and the wider community. You will need to be confident in undertaking safeguarding investigations, mental capacity assessments, best interest decisions, carrying out outcome focused assessments, with support planning, to meet their care and support needs. You must be able to work with a diverse group of individuals and with our partner agencies to deliver the best outcomes for our customers who have a learning Disability/Autism. You will be given an induction, appropriate training opportunities and regular supervision with an experienced manager. You will be working in a friendly environment, skilled, diverse and supportive team. An Enhanced Disclosure and Baring check is required for this role. You must hold a Degree in Social Work, Dip SW, CQSW or equivalent and be registered with Social Work England This role falls inside of IR35 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 then released 14 days from the date of the invoice. The Council will be using the In-tend e-Tendering System for this Procurement opportunity, please vis... 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. 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Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b0a345ba-d5b5-4cda-a530-6f9036a01c9e | | 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 Mar 2023 | | Submission deadline | 15 Mar 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 20 Mar 2023 - 20 Jun 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £12,432 | | 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 - 10 Mar 2023 at 11:24 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b0a345ba-d5b5-4cda-a530-6f9036a01c9e ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b0a345ba-d5b5-4cda-a530-6f9036a01c9e 10th March 2023 - 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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