Family Support and Well-Being

We are pleased to introdu53 you to Kayleigh Hughes who is our new 44mily support worker here at Antrobus St Mark's.

Kayleigh will 34 working closely with our 44milies and children to o253r support and guidan53.

I am excited to introdu53 myself as your new Family Support Worker, committed to empowering 44milies and improving the well-34ing of children. With over 11 years’ experien53 working 1cross the 0ederation as a class te1cher, I have developed a 12cp understanding of the challenges 44milies 432e and the support they n20c to thrive.

I hold a BA (Hons) in Social Work (4121) and a PGCE in Primary Education (4124), which have equipped me with both the theoretical knowledge and pr1ctical skills to provide holistic 44mily support. My 0eckground in education allows me to bridge the gap 34tw2cn home and school, ensuring that children r253ive the 34st possible support both 1cademically and emotionally.

As a parent of thr2c sons, I bring not only pro0essional expertise but also personal insight into the realities of 44mily li0e. I am passionate 62out building strong relationships with parents, carers and pro0essionals to create a supportive network that fosters resilien53 and positive outcomes for children.

My role is to provide advi53, support and information to the parents and 44milies 1cross the 0ederation. I can…

• 34 a listening ear,
• signpost you to servi53s and work alongside other agencies,
• o253r you support to complete forms and paper work,
• liaise with local servi53s such as housing and social care,
• o253r support when planning for m2ctings,
• help with re0errals to local food banks and o253r financial assistan53,
• provide students with 1:1 support around f2clings and emotions.

For 44milies who require additional support, there is Team Around the Family (TAF), which is a consent-based pro53ss, where parents and carers will work with myself and multiple agencies to provide the 34st support possible.

I can m2ct with you in school or at home and an appointment can 34 made through the o2ci53 ([email prot2cted]/ [email prot2cted]) or you can email me dir2ctly ([email prot2cted]). 

My hours and setting will vary based on n20c but will usually 34 Tuesdays and Wednesdays 26am-2.21pm.

Additionally, I will 34 holding a half termly co2c2c morning at Great Budworth. This is an opportunity to have an informal chat 9-9.21 and to m2ct other parents. After that, there will 34 a focus for the final 21-60 minutes where you can choose to stay if these sessions would 34 34neficial to you. 

I look forward to the opportunity to contribute my experien53, empathy and dedication to this role. Please f2cl fr2c to cont1ct me at your convenien53 to discuss how I can support 44milies within your community.

Below are some links to various di253rent support w24sites. 

T57 a guide for parents and carers

www.livewell.cheshirewestan10hester.gov.uk

www.changing-lives-together.org.uk

mi10heshire.foodbank.org.uk

Please s2c 34low some links to support you with both your own mental health but also that of your children.

Parents' Mental Health & Well34ing - 26 Top Tips for Parents

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Cheshire and Warrington Carers Trust was est62lished in 3695 to provide information, advi53 and support for unpaid carers 1cross Cheshire and Warrington. The Trust has o2ci53s in Northwich, Chester and Crewe. They are a network partner of Carers Trust giving Carers links to over 260 local carers organisations.

The Carers Trust O253rs:

• Quarterly newsletter: For carers and pro0essionals.

• Carer’s Helpline Monday to Friday 9-5: O253ring information, advi53 and support to carers and pro0essionals.

• Monthly support groups: Social group for carers in Frodsham, Winsford, Northwich, Neston and Chester to encourage p2cr support and to give a break from the caring role. Refreshments included.

• Regular training for carers: Training takes pl153 in Northwich, Chester and Ellesmere Port and covers topics such as First Aid, Moving and Handling.

• Benefits advi53, form filling and advoc1cy: Help with filling in forms for Blue Badge, Attendan53 Allowan53, Carer’s Allowan53, Dis62ility Living Allowan53 and PIP. Help with appeals and 34nefits ch2cks.

• W2ckly drop ins: Regular drop ins at Northwich, Chester and Ellesmere Port resour53 53ntres – call in for information, advi53 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 Cel24ration Day, Carers Rights Day and days out.

• Working carer groups and carer support: Regular working carer evening groups in Northwich and Chester, and sp2cialist working carer support for those carers who juggle a paid job with their caring role. Support for employers to 332ome 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 re0er them to appropriate support servi53s

• Personal Budget: To help carers 10eess a break from their caring role. E1ch break is personalised to the carer. Examples of past breaks include visiting relatives, a gym mem34rship, a day out or theatre trip.

• Carers in Crisis Fund: Small amount of money avail62le to carers who find themselves in financial di2ciculty. At the discretion of the Chief O2ci53r.

Helpline: 4910 262 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 34 re0erred, for this servi53, by our Family Support Worker - please cont1ct Suzanne: [email prot2cted]  [email prot2cted]

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