Adult Social Worker - Hospital Discharge Team in Warrington, Cheshire

Warrington

contract, full-time

£30 per hour

UK working eligibility only.

Working in Warrington, Cheshire

Warrington, in Cheshire, sits between Liverpool and Manchester and is a major employment base in logistics, nuclear engineering, energy, and financial services. Birchwood Park is a leading business hub for engineering and technology firms. The town’s excellent motorway links via the M6, M62, and M56 attract major employers in transport, warehousing, and business support. Roles span project management, engineering, customer service, IT, and administration.

About Social Care

Social care provides essential support to vulnerable people across the UK, including the elderly, those with disabilities, and families in need. Roles range from care assistants and social workers to support workers and managers. Employers include local councils, charities, and private care providers. The sector offers meaningful, people-focused work with growing demand due to an ageing population. Training, apprenticeships, and professional development opportunities are widely available, making social care a stable and rewarding career path.

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Adult Social Worker – Hospital Discharge Team

Specialism: Adult Social Work
Location: Warrington, UK
Rate: £30.00 per hour
Contract Type: Ongoing
Hours: 37 hours per week
Working Pattern: Hybrid – 3 days office-based

About the role

We are seeking two experienced Adult Social Workers to join the Hospital Discharge Team (Transfer of Care Hub) at Warrington Hospital. This is a fast-paced, high-impact role where you will play a crucial part in supporting safe, timely, and well-coordinated hospital discharges.

Working closely with health professionals and multidisciplinary partners, you’ll assess social care needs, reduce delayed transfers of care, and ensure individuals leave hospital with the right support in place. This full-time role offers a hybrid working arrangement, with approximately three days per week based on-site.

Perks and benefits

Full-time hours: A 37-hour working week for consistency and stability
Hybrid working model: Balance office-based collaboration with remote flexibility
Competitive hourly pay: £30.00 per hour, paid for every hour worked
Professional development: Access training and development to support your career progression
Supportive team environment: Work within a collaborative, multidisciplinary setting

What you will do

Work collaboratively with health and multidisciplinary teams to coordinate safe and timely hospital discharges.
Complete strengths-based assessments to identify patients’ social care needs.
Support effective communication between hospital, community, and social care services.
Actively contribute to reducing delayed transfers of care (DTOC).
Ensure care plans promote independence and meet statutory responsibilities.
Record and manage case information accurately, using systems such as Mosaic where required.
Maintain a strong focus on patient wellbeing, dignity, and safeguarding throughout the discharge process.

Why Warrington

Located in the heart of Cheshire, Warrington offers an excellent quality of life with a strong sense of community, abundant green spaces, and vibrant local culture. With superb transport links to Manchester, Liverpool, and beyond, it provides the perfect balance of accessibility, affordability, and lifestyle. It’s an ideal place to build both a rewarding career and a fulfilling life.

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