key worker
Britishnoun
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a social worker, mental health worker, or nursery nurse assigned to an individual case, patient, or child
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(in Britain) a worker in any of a number of public sector professions considered by the government to be essential to society, for example teachers, police officers, NHS health workers etc
Example Sentences
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Santa's key worker was later discovered on Formby beach using thermal binoculars, while a local lifeboat quad bike team stepped in to shepherd him into some sand dunes.
From BBC • Dec. 1, 2025
The key worker told the court that her meetings with Child E, usually took place "in private" in a classroom.
From BBC • Jul. 28, 2025
An ombudsman's report in 2020 stated NEP failed to properly allocate a key worker to Matthew.
From BBC • Sep. 7, 2024
Many changes had been made, she said, including enhancing its community support and key worker programme to improve services.
From BBC • Sep. 6, 2023
As a carer, Femi was a "key worker".
From BBC • Feb. 28, 2023
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