Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13cc4-d78e-7298-a84c-77b36437f9ab/social-worker-x-3 closed GB open procedure # Social Worker x 3 [Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/sandwell-metropolitan-borough-council) Estimated value £7,575 to £8,574 Published 30 Jan 2023 Deadline Closed 3 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: Social Worker Rate of Pay: £17.06 per hour ### Hours: 37 hours per week Location: Hybrid - Home/Independent Living Centre, 100 Oldbury Road, Smethwick, B66 1JE ### Start Date: ASAP ### Contract type: Agency Job Description and Personnel Specification are attached, which also provides more information above the role. Brief description: Opportunity for a Social Worker to join the Moving with Dignity project team. I'm pleased to share an exciting opportunity for a Social Worker to join the Moving with Dignity (previously known as single handed care) project to support in the implementation of this approach within Adult Social Care and Health. Working alongside Occupational Therapist colleagues, this project will undertake a review and/or re-assessment of a person's needs to ensure that their care and support is delivered in the most dignified way which promotes their independence, improves their experience and enables choice and control in how care and support is provided. The reviews will be undertaken for people who currently receive a package of care of more than one carer where they require assistance to move i.e. hoisted to transfer. We are looking for a Social Worker to join the project from January 2023 until at least March 2023. Applicants will already in be in roles as a Social Worker and have an understanding of the underlying concepts and principles relating to Manual Handling and how focussing on delivering care and support with a more individual and dignified approach can be achieved. This post requires an Adults Enhanced DBS check and valid HCPC/SW England Registration. Candidates must possess a Social Work Degree, Dip SW, CQSW or Equivalent. Hours: 37 per week. Hybrid working between home and The Independent Living Centre, 100 Oldbury Road, Smethwick, B66 1JE. Candidates must possess a Degree in Social Work, Dip SW, CQSW or equivalent. Candidates must be registered with Social Work England and hold an Enhanced Adults DBS check. 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](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... 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 3rd February 2023 @ 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/a5b76b20-ac17-453a-9a7b-5584fff89367) 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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