Keyworker Assistant
| Posting date: | 22 April 2026 |
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| Salary: | £28,392.00 to £31,157.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £28392.00 - £31157.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 06 May 2026 |
| Location: | Newcastle, ST5 7HL |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9232-26-0106 |
Summary
To display a genuine desire and/or experience in supporting LD/A CYP and their families to access the right support at the right time, through relevant escalation within the team Training (or the ability to engage in training) to support families emotionally and practically through helping them access resources in the community to support themselves and their CYP A good understanding of voluntary and third sector organisations that would assist with early discharge of these clients being supported in the community Post holder to engage and include parents as equal players in planning care and through considering options and choices in the treatment of their CYP. Attendance at regular meetings-virtually and/or in person and at varied times as required in order to enable feedback on key issues to both professionals and parents To have the confidence to plan, implement and evaluate CYP and Parent Groups, that will offer advice and provide a social platform for CYPs and Parents to meet up. The post holder will also arrange with other professionals to carry out training sessions and Question and Answer Sessions to support their understanding. A proactive plan of training to support your own development To listen to Parents and CYPs concerns and issues, and escalating these where appropriate, ensuring your Team Lead is aware of important issues, with their consent.