keyworker

English

noun
Definitions
  • (UK) A social worker who helps to coordinate a patient's care and their social welfare, finances, career, etc.
  • (UK) A childcare worker who monitors a child's development and participation in activities and discusses these with the child's parents or carer.

Etymology

Compound from English key (cay) + English worker.

Origin

English

worker

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