keyworker

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A social worker who helps to coordinate a patient's care and their social welfare, finances, career, etc.
  2. A childcare worker who monitors a child's development and participation in activities and discusses these with the child's parents or carer.
  3. A worker in any industry who is considered indispensable and expected not to strike.

Word forms

keyworker keyworkers key worker

Etymology

From key + worker.

Related words

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