Social work and related services

Tender description

Havering Council is seeking expressions of interest from suitably experienced and competent providers of bespoke intervention support packages for welfare checks, family support and supervised contact services for children in need, subject to a child protection plan, or looked after up to the age of 18. The aim of the service is to provide high quality, bespoke and flexible intervention support packages that prevents placement disruption for children already in care, prevents children going into care, empowers families, focuses on whole family well-being, and is able to manage risks and recognise safeguarding concerns. The service will support service users with social, emotional, behavioural and health issues and work collaboratively with other relevant agencies. The service will be expected to remain focused on the outcomes of the support package, directly work with children and families, be child-focused, and build trust and openness. This procurement is for bespoke intervention support packages for welfare checks, family support and supervised contact for children in need, subject to a child protection plan or are looked after in Havering. It is also expected that the service will provide consistent workers on all cases, operate outside of normal 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Monday to Friday working hours, and is able to manage an increase in service support hours or immediate change of plans. The Council is considering a 3 year contract with an extension of up to 2 years. The Council intends to publish the tender in September 2019. Should you wish to know express an interest, please contact the Council (see contact details above) with the following information: — name of organisation, — email, — address.