Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13cf2-dfe8-7276-a156-c346d1368a7e/cqc-project-manager closed GB open procedure # CQC Project Manager [Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/sandwell-metropolitan-borough-council) Estimated value Not stated Published 30 May 2024 Deadline Closed 5 Jun 2024 ## Who can bid - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. ## About this tender ### Job Title: CQC Project Manager Rate of Pay: Max. £500 per day (Max. £575 inclusive of costs) ### Hours: 37 hours per week Location: Sandwell Council House, Freeth Street, Oldbury, B69 3DE ### Start Date: ASAP Contract type: Agency Brief description: An exciting opportunity has arisen within Adult Social Care for an experienced project manager to assist in the preparation for the Care Quality Commission (CQC) assurance assessment. The CQC will be looking for clear triangulation of feedback from people who use services and their carers, providers, and Sandwell's own assessment of what it is doing well, its challenges, and improvement plans. You will also provide support with the development of a robust Adult Social Care Strategy and Strategic Plan to assist and enable residents in Sandwell to live independently in the community. We are looking to recruit a project manager who has experience, knowledge and understanding of adult social care and Care Quality Commission assessment of local authorities. Significant project management knowledge and experience is also required alongside being organised and able to prioritise effectively. The role will include: - The preparation of an Information Return on key areas of policy, practice, and performance. - Rewriting a comprehensive self-assessment of the local authority's delivery of adult social care to take into account new ADASS and LGA guidance, including challenges and improvement plans. This includes providing a well-evidenced analysis of performance, and would be based around the four key themes that the CQC will be inspecting: • Working with people • Supporting people • Safety in the system • Leadership - Collating good news stories and analysing the current challenges that Sandwell face which include waiting times for assessment, the consistency of social work practice including strength-based work, and challenges around workforce recruitment and retention. - Preparing a list of key partners in the voluntary and community sector, commissioned providers, and other key stakeholders such as NHS partners. - Ensure permission is sought from individuals to share their details with the CQC for any sample files that will be audited. - Provide briefing sessions to staff, Members, and stakeholders to ensure they are prepared for the CQC assessment and have a clear understanding of the key messages that are reflected in the CQC Information Return and Self-assessment. No DBS is required for this role. Sandwell as a place comprises of 6 distinct towns - we have a 2030 vision that sets out our aspirations for the borough and includes people living well and aging well. Sandwell is a thriving, optimistic and resilient community. It's where we call home and where we're proud to belong - where we choose to bring up our families, where we feel safe and cared for, enjoying good health, rewar... 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/ca3d6d4b-696c-4e30-bcc1-5ba5ba1966e6) 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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