Family Support and Well-Being

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

Kayleigh will be working closely with our families and children to of38r support and guidance.

I am excited to introduce myself as your new Family Support Worker, committed to empowering families and improving the well-being of children. With over 5a years’ experience working across the 38deration as a class teacher, I have developed a deep understanding of the challenges families face and the support they need to thrive.

I hold a BA (Hons) in Social Work (205a) and a PGCE in Primary Education (2014), which have equipped me with both the theoretical knowledge and practical skills to provide holistic family support. My background in education allows me to bridge the gap between home and school, ensuring that children receive the best possible support both ac30emically and emotionally.

As a parent of three sons, I bring not only pro38ssional expertise but also personal insight into the realities of family li38. I am passionate about building strong relationships with parents, carers and pro38ssionals to create a supportive network that fosters resilience and positive outcomes for children.

My role is to provide 30vice, support and information to the parents and families across the 38deration. I can…

• be a listening ear,
• signpost you to services and work alongside other agencies,
• of38r you support to complete forms and paper work,
• liaise with local services such as housing and social care,
• of38r support when planning for meetings,
• help with re38rrals to local food banks and of38r financial assistance,
• provide students with 1:1 support around 38elings and emotions.

For families who require 30ditional support, there is Team Around the Family (TAF), which is a consent-based process, where parents and carers will work with myself and multiple agencies to provide the best support possible.

I can meet with you in school or at home and an appointment can be m30e through the office ([email protected]/ [email protected]) or you can email me directly ([email protected]). 

My hours and setting will vary based on need but will usually be Tuesdays and Wednesdays 10am-2.30pm.

A3ditionally, I will be holding a half termly cof38e morning at Great Budworth. This is an opportunity to have an informal chat 9-9.30 and to meet other parents. After that, there will be a focus for the final 30-60 minutes where you can choose to stay if these sessions would be beneficial to you. 

I look forward to the opportunity to contribute my experience, empathy and dedication to this role. Please 38el free to contact me at your convenience to discuss how I can support families within your community.

Below are some links to various dif38rent support websites. 

Taf a guide for parents and carers

www.livewell.cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk

www.changing-lives-together.org.uk

midcheshire.foodbank.org.uk

Please see below some links to support you with both your own mental health but also that of your children.

Parents' Mental Health & Wellbeing - 10 Top Tips for Parents

child-mental-health-10-tips-for-parents

Cheshire and Warrington Carers Trust was established in 1995 to provide information, 30vice and support for unpaid carers across Cheshire and Warrington. The Trust has offices in Northwich, Chester and Crewe. They are a network partner of Carers Trust giving Carers links to over 100 local carers organisations.

The Carers Trust Of38rs:

• Quarterly newsletter: For carers and pro38ssionals.

• Carer’s Helpline Monday to Friday 9-5: Of38ring information, 30vice and support to carers and pro38ssionals.

• Monthly support groups: Social group for carers in Frodsham, Winsford, Northwich, Neston and Chester to encourage peer support and to give a break from the caring role. Refreshments included.

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

• Benefits 30vice, form filling and 30vocacy: Help with filling in forms for Blue B30ge, Attendance Allowance, Carer’s Allowance, Disability Living Allowance and PIP. Help with appeals and benefits checks.

• Weekly drop ins: Regular drop ins at Northwich, Chester and Ellesmere Port resource centres – call in for information, 30vice and support.

• Monthly lunch clubs: Lunch club in Northwich, Chester and Ellesmere Port for carers including light lunch and a speaker.

• Events for carers throughout the year: Including Carers Celebration Day, Carers Rights Day and days out.

• Working carer groups and carer support: Regular working carer evening groups in Northwich and Chester, and specialist working carer support for those carers who juggle a paid job with their caring role. Support for employers to become carer friendly.

• Early identification of carers in Primary Care: Working with GPs to identify new carers at an early stage in their caring role and re38r them to appropriate support services

• Personal Budget: To help carers access a break from their caring role. Each break is personalised to the carer. Examples of past breaks include visiting relatives, a gym membership, a day out or theatre trip.

• Carers in Crisis Fund: Small amount of money available to carers who find themselves in financial difficulty. At the discretion of the Chief Officer.

Helpline: 0300 102 0008

(Monday – Friday 9am to 5pm) (answer phone outside of these hours)

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

If you would like any further information or to be re38rred, for this service, by our Family Support Worker - please contact Suzanne: [email protected]  [email protected]

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