Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c72-8339-731b-9418-9490218e5a09/occupational-therapists-sa-060721 closed GB open procedure # Occupational Therapist's (SA - 06/07/21) [Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/sandwell-metropolitan-borough-council) Estimated value £7,006 to £28,025 Published 6 Jul 2021 Deadline Closed 12 Jul 2021 ## Who can bid - Small contract value Valued under £135,018 including VAT, the lowest Procurement Act threshold for goods and services. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. ## About this tender ### Occupational Therapist's Rate of Pay: Band F (?15.78 Per Hour (PAYE) Hours: 37 Hours (see advert for more detail) Location: Working from Home ### Start Date: ASAP ### Contract type: Agency (13 August 2021) Job Description and Personnel Specification are attached, which also provides more information above the role. Brief description: Sandwell MBC Therapy team are currently looking to recruit a number of agency Occupational Therapists on a short-term basis, initially for a minimum period of 3 months but this may be extended. We are a dynamic and responsive team who work closely alongside colleagues in community social work and reablement services to provide a streamlined and quality customer journey. Applicants will need to be self-motivated, organised with effective communication skills both written and verbally. Part of the daily role will be completing assessments both in service users' homes to help promote and maximise our service users independence and virtually by the use of programs such as Microsoft Teams. Applicants will need their own vehicle and the ability to travel around the borough. Your responsibilities will include: o Carrying out Occupational Therapy assessments for vulnerable adults throughout the borough. o Assessing for the provision of equipment as well as minor and major adaptations. o Working closely with the social work colleagues, other agencies & professionals. o To provide a service that flexibly meets the needs of service users within budgetary constraints. o To demonstrate and observe the use of equipment, adaptations and assisted technology. Our offer to you: o Flexible Hours: The Therapy Team currently work during standard business hours, these hours are 9:00 - 17:30 Monday to Thursday and 9:00 - 17:00 on Friday and ideally the posts are full time (37 hours per week), however there may be a possibility for some posts to be filled with part time hours or slight alterations made to working hours. At present all staff are working from home. o Clinical Supervision: Access to regular clinical supervision and support in undertaking this role. o Induction and Training: This will be provided to staff who are not familiar with MS Teams, or in using other internal client recording computer systems and processes. This role requires an Enhanced Barring Check for Adults and you must hold a BSC or Diploma in Occupational Therapy 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. 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\_... Additional information: The Council will be using the In-tend e-Tendering System for this Procurement opportunity, please visit [in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc](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 Read full description ## CPV classification Supply services of personnel including temporary staff Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/6c4d8fda-f01d-40a5-b289-baa5e1e7dd9f) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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