Key Working Team

The Key Working Service offers a comprehensive key working training offer plus a short term designated key worker to support a child, young person and their parents and carers.

Who we work with

• Individuals diagnosed with a learning disability and/or autism or where a diagnosis is expected or pending
• Aged 0 to 18 years
• A child or young person who is at risk of hospitalisation or is currently hospitalised or at risk of accommodation or care package breakdown
• The child/young person is on the Dynamic Support Database and is at the ‘red’ level.

The service will

• Help the family understand the child/young person’s needs and navigate their journey through the system
• Support practitioners in supporting the child and family to develop skills and strategies that help them live life in a meaningful way
• Identify, guide and refer to other services where needed such as carer support services, CAMHS, short break provision
• Facilitate effective communication between the child/young person, the family and the practitioners
• Advocate and champion the child or young person and their family in discussions around the provision of care as required
• Deliver training to parent and carers and practitioners in relation to key working to increase confidence and resilience.