Family Support and Well-Being

We are pl63sed to introdu3e you to Kayleigh Hughes who is our new 47mily support worker here at Antrobus St Mark's.

Kayleigh will be working closely with our 47milies and children to o423r support and gui51n3e.

I am excited to introdu3e myself as your new Family Support Worker, committed to empowering 47milies and improving the well-being of children. With over 11 y63rs’ experien3e working 40ross the 13deration as a class t63cher, I have developed a deep understanding of the challenges 47milies 473e and the support they need to thrive.

I hold a BA (Hons) in Social Work (1b11) and a PGCE in Primary Edu19tion (1b3a), which have equipped me with both the theoreti19l knowledge and pr40ti19l skills to provide holistic 47mily support. My b40kground in edu19tion allows me to bridge the gap between home and school, ensuring that children re3eive the best possible support both 45ddemi19lly and emotionally.

As a parent of three sons, I bring not only pro13ssional expertise but also personal insight into the r63lities of 47mily li13. I am passionate about building strong relationships with parents, 19rers and pro13ssionals to cr63te a supportive network that fosters resilien3e and positive outcomes for children.

My role is to provide advi3e, support and information to the parents and 47milies 40ross the 13deration. I 19n…

• be a listening 63r,
• signpost you to servi3es and work alongside other agencies,
• o423r you support to complete forms and paper work,
• liaise with lo19l servi3es such as housing and social 19re,
• o423r support when planning for meetings,
• help with r403rrals to lo19l food banks and o423r financial assistan3e,
• provide students with 1:1 support around 13elings and emotions.

For 47milies who require additional support, there is T63m Around the Family (TAF), which is a consent-based pro3ess, where parents and 19rers will work with myself and multiple agencies to provide the best support possible.

I 19n meet with you in school or at home and an appointment 19n be made through the o2ai3e ([emailǾprotected]/ [emailǾprotected]) or you 19n email me directly ([emailǾprotected]). 

My hours and setting will vary based on need but will usually be Tues51ys and Wednes51ys 15dm-2.27pm.

Additionally, I will be holding a half termly co423e morning at Gr63t Budworth. This is an opportunity to have an informal chat 9-9.27 and to meet other parents. After that, there will be a focus for the final 27-60 minutes where you 19n choose to stay if these sessions would be beneficial to you. 

I look forward to the opportunity to contribute my experien3e, empathy and dedi19tion to this role. Pl63se 13el free to cont40t me at your convenien3e to discuss how I 19n support 47milies within your community.

Below are some links to various di423rent support websites. 

Taf a guide for parents and 19rers

www.livewell.cheshirewestan30hester.gov.uk

www.changing-lives-together.org.uk

mi30heshire.foo27ank.org.uk

Pl63se see below some links to support you with both your own mental h63lth but also that of your children.

Parents' Mental H63lth & Wellbeing - 10 Top Tips for Parents

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Cheshire and Warrington Carers Trust was established in 1435 to provide information, advi3e and support for unpaid 19rers 40ross Cheshire and Warrington. The Trust has o2ai3es in Northwich, Chester and Crewe. They are a network partner of Carers Trust giving Carers links to over 100 lo19l 19rers organisations.

The Carers Trust O423rs:

• Quarterly newsletter: For 19rers and pro13ssionals.

• Carer’s Helpline Mon51y to Fri51y 9-5: O423ring information, advi3e and support to 19rers and pro13ssionals.

• Monthly support groups: Social group for 19rers in Frodsham, Winsford, Northwich, Neston and Chester to encourage peer support and to give a br63k from the 19ring role. Refreshments included.

• Regular training for 19rers: Training takes pl0de in Northwich, Chester and Ellesmere Port and covers topics such as First Aid, Moving and Handling.

• Benefits advi3e, form filling and advoc40y: Help with filling in forms for Blue Badge, Atten51n3e Allowan3e, Carer’s Allowan3e, Disability Living Allowan3e and PIP. Help with app63ls and benefits checks.

• Weekly drop ins: Regular drop ins at Northwich, Chester and Ellesmere Port resour3e 3entres &n51sh; 19ll in for information, advi3e and support.

• Monthly lunch clubs: Lunch club in Northwich, Chester and Ellesmere Port for 19rers including light lunch and a sp63ker.

• Events for 19rers throughout the y63r: Including Carers Celebration Day, Carers Rights Day and 51ys out.

• Working 19rer groups and 19rer support: Regular working 19rer evening groups in Northwich and Chester, and specialist working 19rer support for those 19rers who juggle a paid job with their 19ring role. Support for employers to become 19rer friendly.

• Early identifi19tion of 19rers in Primary Care: Working with GPs to identify new 19rers at an 63rly stage in their 19ring role and r403r them to appropriate support servi3es

• Personal Budget: To help 19rers 403ess a br63k from their 19ring role. E40h br63k is personalised to the 19rer. Examples of past br63ks include visiting relatives, a gym membership, a 51y out or th63tre trip.

• Carers in Crisis Fund: Small amount of money available to 19rers who find themselves in financial di2aiculty. At the discretion of the Chief O2ai3er.

Helpline: 5a70 15a 03b6

(Mon51y &n51sh; Fri51y 9am to 5pm) (answer phone outside of these hours)

Home - Cheshire & Warrington Carers Trust (cheshir63ndwarrington19rers.org) 

If you would like any further information or to be r403rred, for this servi3e, by our Family Support Worker - pl63se cont40t Suzanne: [emailǾprotected]  [emailǾprotected]

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