SET Keyworker Service

Supports children and young people with complex needs who are inpatients in, or at risk of being admitted to, a mental health hospital

How it can help

The Southend, Essex and Thurrock (SET) Keyworker Service provides support to children and young people who have a learning disability or are autistic and are:

  • inpatients in a mental health hospital
  • at risk of being admitted to a mental health hospital
  • placed on the Dynamic Support Register (DSR).

The SET Keyworker service aims to ensure children, young people and their families:

  • have their voice heard
  • access the right support at the right time
  • have a main point of contact
  • identify personal goals and create an action plan

Keyworkers also support children and young people to achieve their goals.

  • Age: All ages
  • Eligibility: The child or young person must be on the Dynamic Support Register
  • How to access: Referral from a professional or the Dynamic Support Register is required.
  • Special need: Autism and learning disability
  • Areas covered: Harlow, Tendring, Maldon, Basildon, Uttlesford, Brentwood, Braintree, Thurrock, Castle Point, Chelmsford, Southend-on-Sea, Epping Forest, Colchester, Rochford.
  • Can siblings without SEND also attend: No
  • Cost: Free
  • Is the service available online?: No
  • Links: https://essexfamilywellbeing.co.uk/services/set-keyworker-service/