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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Alex, who was Tyler's key worker until his recent move to another home, says he is a "really smart young boy", but she fears the effect on him of not being at school.
From BBC • Feb. 23, 2026
A prison key worker said he had come to the unit wanting to work on "reactions and perceptions of rudeness towards him".
From BBC • Oct. 8, 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
The role of key worker can be taken by a range of practitioners and is often a specialist nurse.
From BBC • Feb. 5, 2024
As a carer, Femi was a "key worker".
From BBC • Feb. 28, 2023
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