--- title: "Mental Health Social Worker with AMHP Status KB150721" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-eaa6a5c4-a507-4f14-a07e-8b211624d833" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-eaa6a5c4-a507-4f14-a07e-8b211624d833" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-eaa6a5c4-a507-4f14-a07e-8b211624d833.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-eaa6a5c4-a507-4f14-a07e-8b211624d833.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2021-07-15" --- # Mental Health Social Worker with AMHP Status KB150721 Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-eaa6a5c4-a507-4f14-a07e-8b211624d833 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-eaa6a5c4-a507-4f14-a07e-8b211624d833) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-eaa6a5c4-a507-4f14-a07e-8b211624d833.json) ## Summary The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking to engage three qualified Mental Health Social Workers with Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) status for its Crisis Team. This procurement process is currently in the Tender stage, with quotations due by 12:00pm on 23rd July 2021. The successful candidates will begin work on 26th July 2021, under a 12-week agency contract that may be extended. Located in the West Midlands, the role requires flexible working hours, including nights and weekends, with managed shifts as part of a 24/7 rota, and offers a pay rate of £35 per hour plus additional call-out fees. This opportunity is ideal for recruitment agencies specialising in healthcare and mental health services. Businesses with expertise in providing skilled social workers, particularly those with AMHP status and experience in crisis management and mental health legislation, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The competitive nature of this tender presents growth potential for organisations that can showcase qualified candidates and efficient service delivery, offering a pathway to establish or enhance their presence in the mental health sector. ## Notice Job Title: Mental Health Social Worker with AMHP status Rate of Pay: PS35 per hour and PS50.00 on call to the worker. Double time payment is offered if required to work during bank holidays. Hours: Undertake shifts and on call as part of the 24/7 rota Location: Various Start Date: ASAP Contract type: Agency 12 weeks from start date with a view to extend further Job Description and Personnel Specification are attached, which also provides more information above the role. Brief description: We are looking for 3 enthusiastic Mental Health Social Workers with AMHP Status to join our Crisis Team. It is an essential requirement that applicants will need to be a Social Work England Registered Social Worker in addition to being a Qualified Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP). Candidates must have AMHP experience and have AMHP status in place. Due to the nature of the post flexibility is required to work outside of normal working hours in order to manage crisis and the ability to travel long distances as required. There will be an expectation to undertake shifts and on call as part of the 24/7 rota. A comprehensive knowledge and application of the Mental Health Act and its interface with the Mental Capacity Act is essential, as is detailed knowledge of the Care Act 2014 and other relevant legislation. Due to the current Covid-19 Pandemic work relating to the Mental Health Act will be the main priority. Candidates need to have excellent safeguarding and risk management skills, a proven ability to manage mental health crisis situations, coupled with balancing a highly complex caseload. The rate of pay is PS35 per hour and PS50.00 on call to the worker. Double time payment is offered if required to work during bank holidays. Please see the Job Description and Personnel Specification for further information. Please note that the service now sits with ASC. An Adults and Children's Enhanced Barring DBS 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 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... 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 Friday 23rd July 2021 12:00pm (Midday) Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bee0e76e-4cad-4671-a9ef-1b3ee933e9c5 | | 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 | 15 Jul 2021 | | Submission deadline | 23 Jul 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 26 Jul 2021 - 26 Oct 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £22,200 | | 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 - 15 Jul 2021 at 16:58 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bee0e76e-4cad-4671-a9ef-1b3ee933e9c5 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bee0e76e-4cad-4671-a9ef-1b3ee933e9c5 15th July 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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