I have recently completed my induction in my first post as a carer and I am now a key worker, what extra duties does this involve? | QCS

Dear Senga,

I have recently completed my induction in my first post as a carer and I am now a key worker. I’m not sure of the extra duties this involves, can you explain?

 

Senga Currie
Answered by Senga Currie

 

Dear Rose,

 

Every Service User will be allocated a “Key worker”. Their function is to take a social interest in that person, developing opportunities and activities for them, and in conjunction with the Nurse/Team Leader, take part in support plan development with them.

 

The Key worker will not be left to come up with support plans on their own, but their advice and ideas will be actively sought.

 

The intention is to forge a relationship and be the main communicator with the service user and their family.

 

I hope that helps, good luck!

 

Regards

 

Senga

About Senga Currie

Senga has been a registered mental nurse and registered general nurse for 38 years, working in various areas within the NHS, community nursing, the field of addictions and the private sector.

Since 1998 she has been working with care homes, starting as a nursing sister and moving into roles of home manager, regional manager, care services manager and regulation manager. Read more

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