Our client Warrington Borough Council is looking for an Adults Social Worker to join their Hospital team.Primary purpose and scope of the jobThe Integrated Transfer of Care Hub is a multi-organisational Health and Social care team based within North Cheshire and Mersey NHS Foundation Trust; With a shared vision to ''support the residents of Warrington and Halton to live well, independently at home for as long as they are able''. Our primary role is to ensure safe and timely assessment and discharges from Hospital to various primary care/ community settings. The post holder will be expected to work on a rotational basis; the Integrated Discharge Team provides a 7-day service between the hours of 8am - 6pm each day.Within the framework of legislation and Council policies and procedures, to work as a Social Worker within the team. Adopting a Hospital Discharge model and a Home First approach, you will facilitate safe and timely transfer from hospital into the community.Key Tasks and ResponsibilitiesThe postholder must carry out the duties with full regard to the relevant legislative framework, the Council''s Corporate Plan and other relevant policies for example: Corporate Equality and Diversity Policy, Health and Safety Policy and Social Inclusion Strategy.Complete assessments under legislative framework, including identification of risk and the need for protection and determine what intervention is needed.Liaise and negotiate with customers, carers, hospital colleagues and ..... full job details .....