Published date: 12 December 2022

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Closing: 16 December 2022, 3:30pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Supply services of personnel including temporary staff - 79620000

Location of contract

B70 8SZ

Value of contract

£17,626 to £20,033

Procurement reference

IT-230-6419-9/12/22- SJA

Published date

12 December 2022

Closing date

16 December 2022

Closing time

3:30pm

Contract start date

2 January 2023

Contract end date

2 April 2023

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure (below threshold)

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

This procedure can be used for procurements below the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

No

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

Mental Health Social Worker (with AMHP status)
Rate of Pay:19.85 per hour (PAYE)
Hours: as and when required
Location: Sandwell Council House, Freeth Street, Oldbury
Start Date: asap
Contract type: Agency

Job Description and Personnel Specification are attached, which also provides more information above the role.

Brief description:

Sandwell MBC are looking for an Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) to join our established team to undertake statutory duties under across the borough. In Sandwell we have a police custody suite and a variety of general and psychiatric hospital sites that provide AMHP's the opportunity to utilise their skill set in a wide range of different circumstances.

The applicant must be a qualified AMHP (and social worker who is currently registered with Social Work England). Applicants must be conversant with the Mental Health Act 1983 amended 2007 and other relevant legislation, guidance and policy. You will be experienced in dealing with complex and challenging situations, an accomplished assessor of risks and have sophisticated assessment skills. In addition to considering and undertaking Mental Health Act assessments AMHP's will be required to complete such as duty, social circumstances reports, warrant requests and other court task.

You must hold a Social Work Qualification (DipSW or equivalent) and a recognised AMHP qualification (Masters level or previous equivalent)

An Enhanced DBS with Children's and Adults Barring List Check is required for this role.

This role falls inside of IR35.

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 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 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-ten...

More information

Links

Additional text

The Council will be using the In-tend e-Tendering System for this Procurement opportunity, please visit 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

About the buyer

Contact name

Sarah Adams

Address

1 Providence Place
West Bromwich
West Midlands
B70 8SZ
United Kingdom

Telephone

0121 569 6100

Email

sarah_adams@sandwell.gov.uk