Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13cc1-3a88-72be-afa6-b196a6a7b878/caseworker closed GB open procedure # Caseworker [Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/sandwell-metropolitan-borough-council) Estimated value £6,291 to £7,370 Published 7 Feb 2023 Deadline Closed 10 Feb 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: Caseworker Rate of Pay: ?14.17 per hour ### Hours: 37 hours per week Location: Hybrid remote working/Sandwell Council House, Freeth Street, Oldbury, B69 3DE. ### Start Date: ASAP ### Contract type: Agency Job Description and Personnel Specification are attached, which also provides more information above the role. Brief description: The candidate will be required to work alongside a team of lawyers and provide support in the Governance and Regulatory team. We are looking for a candidate with 1 year's practical experience of working within an office which provides legal services and of undertaking work to deliver and provide legal services. Local government experience would be an advantage due to the nature of the work although not essential. The case worker will have responsibility for co-ordination of cases and case files, preparation and monitoring of all case files, preparation of bundles and getting matters ready for court where necessary. This role would be suitable for someone who can demonstrate the ability to deal with a high and varied caseload, with excellent client care skills, and an eagerness to provide a high-quality service to our clients. Duties for the post: o To carry out administration in connection with all aspects of Legal Services. o To provide efficient and effective support to Governance Team. o To provide financial support through completing administration relating to income and expenditure. o To assist with marketing for the department o To process the council's SARs, FOI's and Whistleblowing requests o To maintain Member's Register of Interests Records. o To ensure the accuracy and consistency of information on the legal database o To act as an initial point of contact for clients and service users and monitor SLA's Qualification requirement: 5 GCSE's or 'O' levels, grade C and above (or equivalent), including English Language as a minimum. 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. This post does not require a DBS. 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. ... 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 Friday 10th February 2023 at 17:00pm 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/8ed06f7a-29c4-4c0e-9722-b3612b181eff) 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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