--- title: "Social Care Officer - Waiting list" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e0cda5cf-82e2-4691-8620-7847cfae643f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e0cda5cf-82e2-4691-8620-7847cfae643f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e0cda5cf-82e2-4691-8620-7847cfae643f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e0cda5cf-82e2-4691-8620-7847cfae643f.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2025-02-26" --- # Social Care Officer - Waiting list Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e0cda5cf-82e2-4691-8620-7847cfae643f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e0cda5cf-82e2-4691-8620-7847cfae643f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e0cda5cf-82e2-4691-8620-7847cfae643f.json) ## Summary Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is initiating a procurement process titled "Social Care Officer - Waiting list" within the industry category of supply services of personnel, including temporary staff. The contract location is Hybrid/Sandwell Council House, Freeth Street, Oldbury, West Midlands, with the postal code B69 3DE. The procurement is at the Tender stage, with a submission deadline of 28th February 2025 at 2:00 PM. The expected contract start date is 2nd March 2025, ending on 31st March 2025. The open procedure method is used for this below-threshold tender, and the estimated contract value is £8,107.44. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in adult social care services. Due to the specific requirements, companies with prior experience in managing caseloads and providing support to vulnerable adults are particularly well-suited. The role demands substantial knowledge of relevant legislations such as the Care Act 2014 and the Mental Health Act, making it ideal for agencies with professionally trained staff in these areas. Agencies are invited to submit candidates who are driven and adept at working with individuals from diverse backgrounds, ensuring comprehensive support through virtual or in-person interactions. This opportunity allows businesses to expand their service offerings within the social care sector. ## Notice Hours -37 (Mon-Friday) Location -Hybrid / Sandwell Council House. Freeth Street, Oldbury, B69 3DE Pay Rate- PS15.84 per hour Start: ASAP Contract type: Agency Adult Social Care Officer-Waiting List We are seeking a dedicated and conscientious worker with prior experience in Adult Social Care, specifically with older adults, individuals with physical disabilities, learning disabilities, sensory impairments, and/or mental health issues. Key Responsibilities: Manage an active caseload with prior duty work/triage experience. Engage with vulnerable adults and their carers using a strengths-based approach to help them achieve personal outcomes and access community services. Undertake strengths-based assessments and develop support plans that meet the needs of individuals and their carers. Work collaboratively with a diverse group of individuals and partner agencies to deliver the best outcomes. Skills & Experience Required: Proven experience in Adult Social Care, working with vulnerable adults. Sound knowledge and practical experience of current legislation including the Care Act 2014, Safeguarding, Continuing Health Care, Mental Health Act, and Mental Capacity Act 2005. A motivated, flexible approach with high professional standards. Confidence in conducting assessments and creating support plans. Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds. If you have the passion and experience to make a real difference, we would love to hear from you. Apply today and help us provide the best possible support to our customers and their carers. You will need to possess good communication and assessment skills and engage well with service users/carers virtually or in person. GCSE Maths & English Enhanced DBS IT Skills and Liquid Logic experience (preferred) Driving Licence 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 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 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 MB... Additional information: 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 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: Friday 28th February 2025 @2pm Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c34ebe01-7141-4e24-bc31-637bd2ef0d1a | | 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 | 26 Feb 2025 | | Submission deadline | 28 Feb 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 2 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £8,107 | | 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 - 26 Feb 2025 at 14:31 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c34ebe01-7141-4e24-bc31-637bd2ef0d1a ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c34ebe01-7141-4e24-bc31-637bd2ef0d1a 26th February 2025 - 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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