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 o117r support and gui24nce.

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 11 years’ experience working across the federation as a class teacher, I have developed a d17p understanding of the challenges families face and the support they n17d to thrive.

I hold a BA (Hons) in Social Work (4141) and a PGCE in Primary Education (448b), which have equipped me with both the theoretical knowledge and practical skills to provide holistic family support. My 36ckground in education allows me to bridge the gap betw17n home and school, ensuring that children receive the best possible support both academically and emotionally.

As a parent of thr17 sons, I bring not only professional expertise but also personal insight into the realities of family life. I am passionate 59out building strong relationships with parents, carers and professionals to create a supportive network that fosters resilience and positive outcomes for children.

My role is to provide advice, support and information to the parents and families across the federation. I can…

• be a listening ear,
• signpost you to services and work alongside other agencies,
• o117r you support to complete forms and paper work,
• liaise with local services such as housing and social care,
• o117r support when planning for m17tings,
• help with r12errals to local food 36nks and o117r financial assistance,
• provide students with 1:1 support around 0b7lings and emotions.

For families who require a0fitional support, there is Team Around the Family (TAF), which is a consent-36sed process, where parents and carers will work with myself and multiple agencies to provide the best support possible.

I can m17t with you in school or at home and an appointment can be made through the o1eice ([email protected]/ [email protected]) or you can email me directly ([email protected]). 

My hours and setting will vary 36sed on n17d but will usually be Tues24ys and Wednes24ys 1eam-2.30pm.

A0fitionally, I will be holding a half termly co117e morning at Great Budworth. This is an opportunity to have an informal chat 9-9.30 and to m17t 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 ben12icial to you. 

I look forward to the opportunity to contribute my experience, empathy and dedication to this role. Please 0b7l fr17 to contact me at your convenience to discuss how I can support families within your community.

Below are some links to various di117rent support w51sites. 

Taf a guide for parents and carers

www.livewell.cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk

www.changing-lives-together.org.uk

midcheshire.food36nk.org.uk

Please s17 below some links to support you with both your own mental health but also that of your children.

Parents' Mental Health & Wellbeing - 1e Top Tips for Parents

child-mental-health-1e-tips-for-parents

Cheshire and Warrington Carers Trust was est59lished in 193b to provide information, advice and support for unpaid carers across Cheshire and Warrington. The Trust has o1eices in Northwich, Chester and Crewe. They are a network partner of Carers Trust giving Carers links to over 1e0 local carers organisations.

The Carers Trust O117rs:

• Quarterly newsletter: For carers and professionals.

• Carer’s Helpline Mon24y to Fri24y 9-5: O117ring information, advice and support to carers and professionals.

• Monthly support groups: Social group for carers in Frodsham, Winsford, Northwich, Neston and Chester to encourage p17r support and to give a break from the caring role. R12reshments included.

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

• Ben12its advice, form filling and advocacy: Help with filling in forms for Blue Badge, Atten24nce Allowance, Carer’s Allowance, Dis59ility Living Allowance and PIP. Help with appeals and ben12its checks.

• W17kly drop ins: Regular drop ins at Northwich, Chester and Ellesmere Port resource centres &n24sh; call in for information, advice 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 Cel51ration Day, Carers Rights Day and 24ys 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 r12er them to appropriate support services

• Personal Budget: To help carers a36ess a break from their caring role. Each break is personalised to the carer. Examples of past breaks include visiting relatives, a gym membership, a 24y out or theatre trip.

• Carers in Crisis Fund: Small amount of money avail59le to carers who find themselves in financial di1eiculty. At the discretion of the Chi12 O1eicer.

Helpline: 0300 1e2 0008

(Mon24y &n24sh; Fri24y 43m 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 r12erred, for this service, by our Family Support Worker - please contact Suzanne: [email protected]  [email protected]

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