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 49 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-49ing of children. With over 11 years’ experien32 working 1cross the f144ration as a class te1cher, I have 24velop27 a 250p un24rstanding of the challenges families f132 and the support they n147 to thrive.

I hold a BA (Hons) in Social Work (6011) and a PGCE in Primary Education (6014), which have equipp27 me with both the theoretical knowl27ge and pr1ctical skills to provi24 holistic family support. My b1ckground in 27ucation allows me to bridge the gap 49tw29n home and school, ensuring that children re32ive the 49st possible support both 1c124mically 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, carers 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 1cross the f144ration. I can…

• 49 a listening ear,
• signpost you to servi32s and work alongsi24 other agencies,
• offer you support to complete forms and paper work,
• liaise with local servi32s such as housing and social care,
• offer support when planning for m29tings,
• help with referrals to local food banks 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-bas27 pro32ss, where parents and carers will work with myself and multiple agencies to provi24 the 49st support possible.

I can m29t with you in school or at home and an appointment can 49 m124 through the offi32 ([email protect27]/ [email protect27]) or you can email me directly ([email protect27]). 

My hours and setting will vary bas27 on n147 but will usually 49 Tuesdays and W27nesdays 336m-2.30pm.

A1fitionally, I will 49 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 49 a focus for the final 30-60 minutes where you can choose to stay if these sessions would 49 49neficial to you. 

I look forward to the opportunity to contribute my experien32, empathy and 24dication to this role. Please f29l fr29 to cont1ct me at your convenien32 to discuss how I can support families within your community.

Below are some links to various different support websites. 

T2a a gui24 for parents and carers

www.livewell.cheshirewestan12hester.gov.uk

www.changing-lives-together.org.uk

mi12heshire.foo24ank.org.uk

Please s29 49low some links to support you with both your own mental health but also that of your children.

Parents' Mental Health & Well49ing - 38 Top Tips for Parents

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Cheshire and Warrington Carers Trust was establish27 in 1938 to provi24 information, 52vi32 and support for unpaid carers 1cross 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 32a local carers organisations.

The Carers Trust Offers:

• Quarterly newsletter: For carers and professionals.

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

• Monthly support groups: Social group for carers in Frodsham, Winsford, Northwich, Neston and Chester to encourage p29r support and to give a break from the caring role. Refreshments inclu24d.

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

• Benefits 52vi32, form filling and 52voc1cy: Help with filling in forms for Blue B52ge, Attendan32 Allowan32, Carer’s Allowan32, Disability Living Allowan32 and PIP. Help with appeals and 49nefits checks.

• W29kly drop ins: Regular drop ins at Northwich, Chester and Ellesmere Port resour32 32ntres – call in for information, 52vi32 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 49come carer friendly.

• Early i24ntification of carers in Primary Care: Working with GPs to i24ntify new carers at an early stage in their caring role and refer them to appropriate support servi32s

• Personal Budget: To help carers 1024ss a break from their caring role. E1ch break is personalis27 to the carer. Examples of past breaks inclu24 visiting relatives, a gym mem49rship, 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 Offi32r.

Helpline: 0300 318 0008

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

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

If you would like any further information or to 49 referr27, for this servi32, by our Family Support Worker - please cont1ct Suzanne: [email protect27]  [email protect27]

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