Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13ca4-e164-72e9-bce1-882eee7bc4d1/social-worker-31jan-ph [Skip to main content](#main-content) closedGBopen procedure # Social Worker 31Jan PH [Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/sandwell-metropolitan-borough-council) Estimated value £7,006 to £14,208 Published 31 Jan 2022 Deadline Closed 7 Feb 2022 ## 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 Rate of Pay: from £15.78 up to £32 per hour ### Hours: 37 hours per week Location: Working from home ### Start Date: ASAP ### Contract type: 12 weeks - temporary Job Description and Personnel Specification are attached, which also provides more information above the role. Brief description: We have an opportunity for 3 full time Adult's Community Social Worker to join the West Bromwich Community Social Work team. We are looking for a committed and hardworking social care professional to bring your experience, skills, and attributes to make a difference to the lives of the people of Sandwell. You will need to be motivated and flexible with high professional standards and sound knowledge and experience of current legislation including the Care Act 2014, Continuing Health Care, Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act 2005, and Community DOLS. You will be expected to work with vulnerable adults with mental health issues, learning disability, physical disability, older people and their carers. You will need to be confident in undertaking safeguarding investigations, mental capacity assessments, best interest decisions, carrying out outcome focused assessments and with support planning. You will be able to work with a diverse group of individuals and with our partner agencies. You will be given a robust induction, appropriate training opportunities, regular supervision with experienced leads and excellent career development opportunities. We have agile working facilities and flexible working policies in place. You will be working within a friendly, skilled, diverse and supportive team. Minimal, two years post qualification experience preferred The team base is at the Council House Oldbury, B69 3DE but staff are currently working from home due to Covid 19 restrictions. Can agile from any of the Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council's many bases once restrictions ease. 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. An enhanced DBS check with Adults Barring is required for this role. This post requires mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations. 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](mailto: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 [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 opport... 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/da8af524-89b9-4016-b4ce-59238c92ee34) 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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