--- title: "Senior Care Assistant" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e39c6067-1144-4244-aa11-f51dbaf21458" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e39c6067-1144-4244-aa11-f51dbaf21458" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e39c6067-1144-4244-aa11-f51dbaf21458.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e39c6067-1144-4244-aa11-f51dbaf21458.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2022-10-24" --- # Senior Care Assistant Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e39c6067-1144-4244-aa11-f51dbaf21458 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e39c6067-1144-4244-aa11-f51dbaf21458) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e39c6067-1144-4244-aa11-f51dbaf21458.json) ## Summary The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council has issued a tender for the position of Senior Care Assistant at Fountain Court in Smethwick. The contract is for agency work, starting ASAP, and falls inside IR35 regulations. The closing date for submissions is Wednesday 26th October 2022 at 17:00pm, with a contract period from 31st October 2022 to 31st January 2023. This opportunity for recruitment services provides a chance for businesses in the care sector to offer their services. Companies with experience in providing care for the elderly and understanding dementia, along with necessary qualifications and references, are well-suited to compete. Interested parties must use the In-tend e-Tendering System and submit required documents through the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. ## Notice Job Title: Senior Care Assistant Rate of Pay: ?11.02 per hour Hours: 23.5 hours per week, 07.00 - 22.00 on a rota basis including weekends and Bank Holidays with night cover when required. Location: Fountain Court, Millpool Way, Smethwick, B66 4HW. Start Date: ASAP Contract type: Agency Job Description and Personnel Specification are attached, which also provides more information above the role. Brief description: Fountain Court is a 16-bedded residential unit for people with dementia. The role includes providing leadership to a small team to provide person-centred care in order to meet the individual needs of the service users and ensure their safety and well-being. We are looking for someone with: o 2 years' experience in a role caring for the elderly, with a knowledge/understanding of dementia. o Experience in working as a team member with supervisory experience. o Experience of handling medication. o The ability to work with, and for, people from a range of backgrounds and cultural experience. The ideal candidate will have a good understanding of the needs of older people with dementia, effective communication skills and be able to produce clear and accurate records. Candidates are required to have Level 2 in Health and Social Care, or equivalent. Candidate must be over 21 years of age. This role requires evidence of an enhanced Adults Disclosure and Barring Check. Please could agencies send over a CV, 2x up to date references, Confirmation of DBS and qualification and a copy of Terms and Conditions. You will also need to include your agency on-cost details for each submission. Stated rates must be inclusive of all known costs. This role falls inside of IR35. 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: Wednesday 26th October 2022 at 17:00pm Additional information: The Quotation Document(s) will be made available to suppliers who Express Interest on the Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council Tendering Portal. 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Closing date for submission of quotations is Wednesday 26th 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/7a44bcd4-63b6-41c5-8df9-ba02d467f7fd | | 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 | 26 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 | £5,736 | | 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 - 79600000 - Recruitment services ## Release History - 24 Oct 2022 at 09:21 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7a44bcd4-63b6-41c5-8df9-ba02d467f7fd ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7a44bcd4-63b6-41c5-8df9-ba02d467f7fd 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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