Key Worker (Children’s Services Context)
55 1 Day Children-Focused Course
This course provides essential knowledge and practical skills to effectively carry out the role of a Key Worker within children’s services. It focuses on building meaningful relationships, coordinating care, and supporting positive outcomes for children and young people in a safe, structured, and person-centred way.
Course Objectives
- Understand the role and responsibilities of a Key Worker in children’s services.
- Develop skills to build trusting and professional relationships with children.
- Understand the importance of consistency, stability, and continuity of care.
- Learn how to support care planning, reviews, and goal setting.
- Promote the voice, wishes, and rights of the child.
- Develop effective communication and engagement strategies.
- Understand safeguarding responsibilities and reporting procedures.
- Work effectively with families, carers, and multi-agency professionals.
- Support children’s emotional wellbeing, development, and independence.
- Maintain professional boundaries and ethical practice.
- Develop accurate recording, documentation, and reporting skills.
- Reflect on practice to improve outcomes and service quality.
Target Audience
This course is suitable for support workers, residential care staff, healthcare professionals, social care practitioners, and anyone working with children and young people in a key worker or support role.
Course Format
- Duration: 1 Day
- Mode: In-person training only
- Assessment: Case studies, group discussions, and reflective learning
Certification
Participants will receive a Key Worker (Children’s Services Context) Certificate upon successful completion of the course.
The certification is valid for 1–2 years (in line with organisational policy).
Relevant Legislation and Guidance
- Children Act 1989 & 2004
- Health and Social Care Act 2008
- Care Act 2014
- Human Rights Act 1998
- Working Together to Safeguard Children
- Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE)
- Children’s Homes (England) Regulations 2015
- NICE Guidelines on Children and Young People
- CQC Fundamental Standards
