The Role of the Keyworker

The keyworker’s role is to enable a person to build a pattern of mutually satisfying social relationships.

Keyworkers’ responsibilities are good recording practice, which means:

• Sharing recordings with Students
• Sharing information with colleagues
• Storing sensitive records and ensuring record are kept up to date and accurate
• Give information to other agencies when it is appropriate
• Communicate with carers
• Representing student
• Ensure the daily communication book has been written

Think about the individual, in particular:

• How can an individual be supported to work towards aims and goals?
• Is the daily routine appropriate? Does it look flexible?
• Review and assessment – involve students and carers
• Activity and participation – to be encouraged
• What are the needs of the individual observed?
• Are their needs being met by the service?