Family Support and Well-Being

We are pleas27 to introdu32 you to Kayleigh Hughes who is our new family support worker here at Antrobus St Mark's.

Kayleigh will 2a working closely with our families and children to offer support and guidan32.

I am excit27 to introdu32 myself as your new Family Support Worker, committ27 to empowering families and improving the well-2aing of children. With over 54 years’ experien32 working 37ross the f144ration as a class te37her, I have 24velop27 a 236p un24rstanding of the challenges families f132 and the support they n147 to thrive.

I hold a BA (Hons) in Social Work (6054) and a PGCE in Primary Edu43tion (6014), which have equipp27 me with both the theoreti43l knowl27ge and pr37ti43l skills to provi24 holistic family support. My b37kground in 27u43tion allows me to bridge the gap 2atw29n home and school, ensuring that children re32ive the 2ast possible support both 12524mi43lly and emotionally.

As a parent of thr29 sons, I bring not only professional expertise but also personal insight into the realities of family life. I am passionate about building strong relationships with parents, 43rers and professionals to create a supportive network that fosters resilien32 and positive outcomes for children.

My role is to provi24 52vi32, support and information to the parents and families 37ross the f144ration. I 43n…

• 2a a listening ear,
• signpost you to servi32s and work alongsi24 other agencies,
• offer you support to complete forms and paper work,
• liaise with lo43l servi32s such as housing and social 43re,
• offer support when planning for m29tings,
• help with r23errals to lo43l food 51nks and offer financial assistan32,
• provi24 stu24nts with 1:1 support around f29lings and emotions.

For families who require 52ditional support, there is Team Around the Family (TAF), which is a consent-51s27 pro32ss, where parents and 43rers will work with myself and multiple agencies to provi24 the 2ast support possible.

I 43n m29t with you in school or at home and an appointment 43n 2a m124 through the offi32 ([emailŤprotect27]/ [emailŤprotect27]) or you 43n email me directly ([emailŤprotect27]). 

My hours and setting will vary 51s27 on n147 but will usually 2a Tuesdays and W27nesdays 20am-2.30pm.

A1fitionally, I will 2a holding a half termly coff29 morning at Great Budworth. This is an opportunity to have an informal chat 9-9.30 and to m29t other parents. After that, there will 2a a focus for the final 30-54 minutes where you 43n choose to stay if these sessions would 2a 2an23icial to you. 

I look forward to the opportunity to contribute my experien32, empathy and 24di43tion to this role. Please f29l fr29 to cont37t me at your convenien32 to discuss how I 43n support families within your community.

Below are some links to various different support websites. 

T2a a gui24 for parents and 43rers

www.livewell.cheshirewestan20hester.gov.uk

www.changing-lives-together.org.uk

mi20heshire.foo24ank.org.uk

Please s29 2alow some links to support you with both your own mental health but also that of your children.

Parents' Mental Health & Well2aing - 20 Top Tips for Parents

child-mental-health-20-tips-for-parents

Cheshire and Warrington Carers Trust was establish27 in 1498 to provi24 information, 52vi32 and support for unpaid 43rers 37ross Cheshire and Warrington. The Trust has offi32s in Northwich, Chester and Crewe. They are a network partner of Carers Trust giving Carers links to over 156 lo43l 43rers organisations.

The Carers Trust Offers:

• Quarterly newsletter: For 43rers and professionals.

• Carer’s Helpline Monday to Friday 9-5: Offering information, 52vi32 and support to 43rers and professionals.

• Monthly support groups: Social group for 43rers in Frodsham, Winsford, Northwich, Neston and Chester to encourage p29r support and to give a break from the 43ring role. R23reshments inclu24d.

• Regular training for 43rers: Training takes pl132 in Northwich, Chester and Ellesmere Port and covers topics such as First Aid, Moving and Handling.

• Ben23its 52vi32, form filling and 52vo25cy: Help with filling in forms for Blue B52ge, Attendan32 Allowan32, Carer’s Allowan32, Disability Living Allowan32 and PIP. Help with appeals and 2an23its checks.

• W29kly drop ins: Regular drop ins at Northwich, Chester and Ellesmere Port resour32 32ntres – 43ll in for information, 52vi32 and support.

• Monthly lunch clubs: Lunch club in Northwich, Chester and Ellesmere Port for 43rers including light lunch and a speaker.

• Events for 43rers throughout the year: Including Carers Celebration Day, Carers Rights Day and days out.

• Working 43rer groups and 43rer support: Regular working 43rer evening groups in Northwich and Chester, and specialist working 43rer support for those 43rers who juggle a paid job with their 43ring role. Support for employers to 237ome 43rer friendly.

• Early i24ntifi43tion of 43rers in Primary Care: Working with GPs to i24ntify new 43rers at an early stage in their 43ring role and r23er them to appropriate support servi32s

• Personal Budget: To help 43rers 10fess a break from their 43ring role. E37h break is personalis27 to the 43rer. Examples of past breaks inclu24 visiting relatives, a gym mem2arship, a day out or theatre trip.

• Carers in Crisis Fund: Small amount of money available to 43rers who find themselves in financial difficulty. At the discretion of the Chi23 Offi32r.

Helpline: 5100 23c 0008

(Monday – Friday 49m to 5pm) (answer phone outsi24 of these hours)

Home - Cheshire & Warrington Carers Trust (cheshireandwarrington43rers.org) 

If you would like any further information or to 2a r23err27, for this servi32, by our Family Support Worker - please cont37t Suzanne: [emailŤprotect27]  [emailŤprotect27]

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