Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13cb5-9e30-73dc-b4a1-4fdde305fa7d/1-x-adults-social-care-officer closed GB open procedure # 1 x Adults Social Care Officer [Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/sandwell-metropolitan-borough-council) Estimated value £6,291 to £7,370 Published 28 Jul 2023 Deadline Closed 2 Aug 2023 ## 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 Job Title: Social Care Officer Rate of Pay: £14.17 per hour Hours: 37 hours per week Location: Hybrid Working ### Start Date: ASAP ### Contract type: Agency Job Description and Personnel Specification are attached, which also provides more information above the role. Brief description: We are looking for 1 x temporary agency Social Care Officer, for 3 months, 37 hours a week- (potential to be extended) to cover while we recruit to full time vacancies and are at full capacity. We require an agency Social Care Officer who is experienced with working with customers in the community, has good social/social work skills, and attributes to make a difference to the lives of vulnerable people in Sandwell. You will need to be motivated and flexible with high professional standards and knowledge and awareness of current legislation including the Care Act 2014, Continuing Health Care, Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act 2005, and Community DOLS/LPS. You will be expected to work with vulnerable adults with mental health issues, Learning Disability, physical disability, complex needs, older people and their carer's. You will need to be confident carrying out outcome-focused assessments, with support planning, to meet their care and support needs. You must be able to work with a diverse group of individuals and with our partner agencies to deliver the best outcomes for our customers. You will be given an induction, appropriate training opportunities and regular supervision with an experienced manager. You will be working in a friendly environment, skilled, diverse and supportive team. An enhanced Adults DBS is required for this post. Candidates must possess GCSE English and Maths qualifications, or equivalent qualifications. Inside IR35. Please can the agencies send over a CV, 2x up to date references and a copy of Terms and Conditions. You must also please 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](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 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 ... 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 [in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc](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 Wednesday 2nd August 2023 at 14:00pm Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No Read full description ## CPV classification Recruitment services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/46c308e2-63aa-453a-a75a-a2ecaf99cbd2) 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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