--- title: "Social Workers (Working the Safeguarding Team) - 30 November 2021" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ee4ad634-1274-465c-bfb0-a0a8ec78747b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ee4ad634-1274-465c-bfb0-a0a8ec78747b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ee4ad634-1274-465c-bfb0-a0a8ec78747b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ee4ad634-1274-465c-bfb0-a0a8ec78747b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2021-11-30" --- # Social Workers (Working the Safeguarding Team) - 30 November 2021 Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ee4ad634-1274-465c-bfb0-a0a8ec78747b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ee4ad634-1274-465c-bfb0-a0a8ec78747b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ee4ad634-1274-465c-bfb0-a0a8ec78747b.json) ## Summary The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is inviting tenders for the role of Social Worker within the Safeguarding Team. This procurement process falls under the services category, specifically the supply of personnel including temporary staff, with an estimated contract value of £14,208. The tender period ends on 6th December 2021, with contract commencement expected on 13th December 2021 and lasting until 13th March 2022. Candidates are required to demonstrate their qualifications, availability for core business hours, and familiarity with safeguarding procedures. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, which allows for broad participation. This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses providing staffing solutions, particularly those specialising in social work recruitment. Companies with access to qualified social workers who meet the specified criteria—such as a degree in social work and the necessary registrations—will find this tender highly relevant. Furthermore, agencies capable of providing support services and technology resources, such as laptops and mobile devices, could enhance their competitiveness in this process. The urgency of this requirement suggests that rapid response and flexibility in meeting the Council’s needs will be advantageous for prospective bidders. ## Notice Social Worker (Safeguarding) Rate of Pay: PS24.00 up to PS32.00 Per hour Hours: 37 hours per week, you are required to work the core hours of the business, Monday to Thursday 9.00-5.30 pm and Fridays 9.00-5.00pm. Start Date: ASAP Contract type: Agency - 12 weeks Job Description and Personnel Specification are attached, which also provides more information above the role. Brief description: Please include on CV, if candidates have their own laptop, car and mobile handset or not. Temporary Social Workers required in the Sandwell Safeguarding Adults Team. You are required to work the core hours of the business, Monday to Thursday 9.00-5.30 pm and Fridays 9.00-5.00pm. The safeguarding team is looking for a full time qualified, experienced and competent social worker to work in a busy safeguarding team. You will be required to support the team in responding to safeguarding referrals relating to our Sandwell residents. The safeguarding team is a busy team and you must demonstrate a sound knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation and guidance, having applied safeguarding procedures in your practice. The candidate must hold a Degree in Social Work, Dip SW, CQSW or Equivalent. An Enhanced Barring Adults DBS is required, and candidate must be SWE registered (HCPC). You must be able to travel around Sandwell independently and undertake visits at short notice as required. Ideally have access to a lap top and a spare mobile handset mobile (work SIM provided) to support current working from home arrangements. We require the position filled immediately thus immediate start. An Enhanced Barring Adults DBS is required for this role. This role falls inside of IR35. This role may require you to travel across the Borough of Sandwell. If so, a driving licence check, including proof of business insurance and MOT will be required. This role also requires the worker to enter a CQC regulated setting, therefore proof of the Covid 19 Vaccine 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 the related ... 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. If you require further assistance in respect of the system, please contact the In-tend support team on 0844 272 8810. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1dc7c1f4-4aed-483b-ae74-015f29faa00e | | 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 | 30 Nov 2021 | | Submission deadline | 6 Dec 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 13 Dec 2021 - 13 Mar 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £14,208 | | 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 - 30 Nov 2021 at 12:57 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1dc7c1f4-4aed-483b-ae74-015f29faa00e ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1dc7c1f4-4aed-483b-ae74-015f29faa00e 30th November 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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