--- title: "Social Worker" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e260f0db-e786-4a74-b336-6821d56d11b8" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e260f0db-e786-4a74-b336-6821d56d11b8" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e260f0db-e786-4a74-b336-6821d56d11b8.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e260f0db-e786-4a74-b336-6821d56d11b8.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2022-10-24" --- # Social Worker Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e260f0db-e786-4a74-b336-6821d56d11b8 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e260f0db-e786-4a74-b336-6821d56d11b8) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e260f0db-e786-4a74-b336-6821d56d11b8.json) ## Summary The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council has issued a tender for a Social Worker role offering a rate of pay ranging from £16.06 to £28 per hour, based on experience. The contract is for a 3-6 month period with hybrid working arrangements. The procurement method is an Open Procedure with a tender closing date on 27th October 2022 at 17:00. Interested parties should submit their documents via the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. This tender for a Social Worker position presents an opportunity for businesses in the recruitment services sector. Companies with experience in providing social care services and qualified social workers are well-suited to compete for this contract. The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is actively seeking agencies that can demonstrate the necessary qualifications and meet the stipulated deadlines for the role. ## Notice Job Title: Social Worker Rate of Pay: ?16.06 per hour (PAYE) paying up to ?28 per hour dependent on experience. 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: West Bromwich Adults Community Social Work Team - Social Worker for immediate start. 3-6 month contract paying up to ?28 dependent on experience. We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic social worker to join our team to complete social care outcome focused assessments, and reviews of needs for adults living in their homes in the community, care homes, supported housing schemes and supported living units. o Completing Mental Capacity Assessments and best interest decisions in line with the Mental Capacity Act 2005, completing Court of Protection Documents as part of assessments when required. o Identifying safeguarding and undertaking section 42 safeguarding enquiries and following the guidelines as outlined in the Care Act 2014. o Supporting with duty, maintaining a case load, case management, dealing with complex cases, Continuing Healthcare and working within a timely manner to meet deadlines. We offer induction, hybrid working, provide IT equipment, regular supervision, access to training, a friendly and supportive team and access to experienced line management support. Please can 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. This role falls inside of IR35. A Social Work Degree, Social Work England Registration and enhanced Adults DBS is required for this role and must be evidenced as part of a candidate submission. 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 ass... 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 Thursday 27th October 2022 at 17:00pm Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/764dad65-64e3-4e9c-baed-98cf6695d4d0 | | 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 | 24 Oct 2022 | | Submission deadline | 27 Oct 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Oct 2022 - 31 Jan 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £8,134 | | 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 | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79600000 - Recruitment services ## Release History - 24 Oct 2022 at 09:20 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/764dad65-64e3-4e9c-baed-98cf6695d4d0 - 21 Oct 2022 at 13:52 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/764dad65-64e3-4e9c-baed-98cf6695d4d0 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/764dad65-64e3-4e9c-baed-98cf6695d4d0 24th October 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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