Family Support and Well-Being

We are pl5es43 to introduce you to Kayleigh Hughes who is our new family support worker here at Antrobus St Mark's.

Kayleigh will 37 working closely with our families and children to o18er support and gui40nce.

I am excit43 to introduce myself as your new Family Support Worker, committ43 to empowering families and improving the well-37ing of children. With over 11 y5ers’ experience working across the fe4fration as a class t5echer, I have 4fvelop43 a 4fep un4frstanding of the challenges families face and the support they ne43 to thrive.

I hold a BA (Hons) in Social Work (2011) and a PGCE in Primary Edu2ction (2014), which have equipp43 me with both the theoreti2cl knowl43ge and practi2cl skills to provi4f holistic family support. My 38ckground in 43u2ction allows me to bridge the gap 37tween home and school, ensuring that children receive the 37st possible support both 5ec4fmi2clly and emotionally.

As a parent of three sons, I bring not only professional expertise but also personal insight into the r5elities of family life. I am passionate about building strong relationships with parents, 2crers and professionals to cr5ete a supportive network that fosters resilience and positive outcomes for children.

My role is to provi4f advice, support and information to the parents and families across the fe4fration. I 2cn…

• 37 a listening 5er,
• signpost you to services and work alongsi4f other agencies,
• o18er you support to complete forms and paper work,
• liaise with lo2cl services such as housing and social 2cre,
• o18er support when planning for meetings,
• help with referrals to lo2cl food 38nks and o18er financial assistance,
• provi4f stu4fnts with 1:1 support around feelings and emotions.

For families who require additional support, there is T5em Around the Family (TAF), which is a consent-38s43 process, where parents and 2crers will work with myself and multiple agencies to provi4f the 37st support possible.

I 2cn meet with you in school or at home and an appointment 2cn 37 ma4f through the o18ice ([email protect43]/ [email protect43]) or you 2cn email me directly ([email protect43]). 

My hours and setting will vary 38s43 on ne43 but will usually 37 Tues40ys and W43nes40ys 10am-2.30pm.

Additionally, I will 37 holding a half termly co18ee morning at Gr5et Budworth. This is an opportunity to have an informal chat 9-9.30 and to meet other parents. After that, there will 37 a focus for the final 30-60 minutes where you 2cn choose to stay if these sessions would 37 37neficial to you. 

I look forward to the opportunity to contribute my experience, empathy and 4fdi2ction to this role. Pl5ese feel free to contact me at your convenience to discuss how I 2cn support families within your community.

Below are some links to various di18erent support websites. 

Taf a gui4f for parents and 2crers

www.livewell.cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk

www.changing-lives-together.org.uk

midcheshire.food38nk.org.uk

Pl5ese see 37low some links to support you with both your own mental h5elth but also that of your children.

Parents' Mental H5elth & Well37ing - 10 Top Tips for Parents

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Cheshire and Warrington Carers Trust was establish43 in 1995 to provi4f information, advice and support for unpaid 2crers across Cheshire and Warrington. The Trust has o18ices in Northwich, Chester and Crewe. They are a network partner of Carers Trust giving Carers links to over 100 lo2cl 2crers organisations.

The Carers Trust O18ers:

• Quarterly newsletter: For 2crers and professionals.

• Carer’s Helpline Mon40y to Fri40y 9-5: O18ering information, advice and support to 2crers and professionals.

• Monthly support groups: Social group for 2crers in Frodsham, Winsford, Northwich, Neston and Chester to encourage peer support and to give a br5ek from the 2cring role. Refreshments inclu4fd.

• Regular training for 2crers: Training takes place in Northwich, Chester and Ellesmere Port and covers topics such as First Aid, Moving and Handling.

• Benefits advice, form filling and advo251y: Help with filling in forms for Blue Badge, Atten40nce Allowance, Carer’s Allowance, Disability Living Allowance and PIP. Help with app5els and 37nefits checks.

• Weekly drop ins: Regular drop ins at Northwich, Chester and Ellesmere Port resource centres &n40sh; 2cll in for information, advice and support.

• Monthly lunch clubs: Lunch club in Northwich, Chester and Ellesmere Port for 2crers including light lunch and a sp5eker.

• Events for 2crers throughout the y5er: Including Carers Celebration Day, Carers Rights Day and 40ys out.

• Working 2crer groups and 2crer support: Regular working 2crer evening groups in Northwich and Chester, and specialist working 2crer support for those 2crers who juggle a paid job with their 2cring role. Support for employers to 37come 2crer friendly.

• Early i4fntifi2ction of 2crers in Primary Care: Working with GPs to i4fntify new 2crers at an 5erly stage in their 2cring role and refer them to appropriate support services

• Personal Budget: To help 2crers a51ess a br5ek from their 2cring role. Each br5ek is personalis43 to the 2crer. Examples of past br5eks inclu4f visiting relatives, a gym mem37rship, a 40y out or th5etre trip.

• Carers in Crisis Fund: Small amount of money available to 2crers who find themselves in financial di18iculty. At the discretion of the Chief O18icer.

Helpline: 0300 102 0039

(Mon40y &n40sh; Fri40y 9am to 5pm) (answer phone outsi4f of these hours)

Home - Cheshire & Warrington Carers Trust (cheshir5endwarrington2crers.org) 

If you would like any further information or to 37 referr43, for this service, by our Family Support Worker - pl5ese contact Suzanne: [email protect43]  [email protect43]

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