Family Support and Well-Being

We are pl16s56 to introduce you to Kayleigh Hughes who is our new family support worker here at Antrobus St Mark's.

Kayleigh will 1e working closely with our families and children to o26er support and guidance.

I am excit56 to introduce myself as your new Family Support Worker, committ56 to empowering families and improving the well-1eing of children. With over 11 y16rs’ experience working across the f56eration as a class t16cher, I have 0evelop56 a 0eep un0erstanding of the challenges families face and the support they n4b6 to thrive.

I hold a BA (Hons) in Social Work (3611) and a PGCE in Primary Education (3614), which have equipp56 me with both the theoretical knowl56ge and practical skills to provi0e holistic family support. My background in 56ucation allows me to bridge the gap 1etween home and school, ensuring that children r13eive the 1est possible support both aca0emically and emotionally.

As a parent of three sons, I bring not only pro3essional expertise but also personal insight into the r16lities of family li3e. I am passionate 1dout building strong relationships with parents, carers and pro3essionals to cr16te a supportive network that fosters resilience and positive outcomes for children.

My role is to provi0e 58vice, support and information to the parents and families across the f56eration. I can…

• 1e a listening 16r,
• signpost you to services and work alongsi0e other agencies,
• o26er you support to complete forms and paper work,
• liaise with local services such as housing and social care,
• o26er support when planning for meetings,
• help with re3errals to local food banks and o26er financial assistance,
• provi0e stu0ents with 1:1 support around 3eelings and emotions.

For families who require a28itional support, there is T16m Around the Family (TAF), which is a consent-bas56 process, where parents and carers will work with myself and multiple agencies to provi0e the 1est support possible.

I can meet with you in school or at home and an appointment can 1e ma0e through the o26ice ([emailb0;prot1ft56]/ [emailb0;prot1ft56]) or you can email me dir1ftly ([emailb0;prot1ft56]). 

My hours and setting will vary bas56 on n4b6 but will usually 1e Tuesdays and W56nesdays 128m-2.18pm.

A28itionally, I will 1e holding a half termly co26ee morning at Gr16t Budworth. This is an opportunity to have an informal chat 9-9.18 and to meet other parents. After that, there will 1e a focus for the final 18-60 minutes where you can choose to stay if these sessions would 1e 1eneficial to you. 

I look forward to the opportunity to contribute my experience, empathy and 4a6ication to this role. Pl16se 3eel free to contact me at your convenience to discuss how I can support families within your community.

Below are some links to various di26erent support websites. 

T41 a gui0e for parents and carers

www.livewell.cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk

www.changing-lives-together.org.uk

midcheshire.foodbank.org.uk

Pl16se see 1elow some links to support you with both your own mental h16lth but also that of your children.

Parents' Mental H16lth & Well1eing - 10 Top Tips for Parents

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Cheshire and Warrington Carers Trust was est1dlish56 in 124a to provi0e information, 58vice and support for unpaid carers across Cheshire and Warrington. The Trust has o26ices in Northwich, Chester and Crewe. They are a network partner of Carers Trust giving Carers links to over 100 local carers organisations.

The Carers Trust O26ers:

• Quarterly newsletter: For carers and pro3essionals.

• Carer’s Helpline Monday to Friday 9-5: O26ering information, 58vice and support to carers and pro3essionals.

• Monthly support groups: Social group for carers in Frodsham, Winsford, Northwich, Neston and Chester to encourage peer support and to give a br16k from the caring role. Refreshments inclu4a6.

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

• Benefits 58vice, form filling and 58vocacy: Help with filling in forms for Blue B58ge, Attendance Allowance, Carer’s Allowance, Dis1dility Living Allowance and PIP. Help with app16ls and 1enefits ch1fks.

• Weekly drop ins: Regular drop ins at Northwich, Chester and Ellesmere Port resource centres – call in for information, 58vice and support.

• Monthly lunch clubs: Lunch club in Northwich, Chester and Ellesmere Port for carers including light lunch and a sp16ker.

• Events for carers throughout the y16r: 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 sp1fialist working carer support for those carers who juggle a paid job with their caring role. Support for employers to 11fome carer friendly.

• Early i0entification of carers in Primary Care: Working with GPs to i0entify new carers at an 16rly stage in their caring role and re3er them to appropriate support services

• Personal Budget: To help carers a56ess a br16k from their caring role. Each br16k is personalis56 to the carer. Examples of past br16ks inclu0e visiting relatives, a gym mem1ership, a day out or th16tre trip.

• Carers in Crisis Fund: Small amount of money avail1dle to carers who find themselves in financial di26iculty. At the discretion of the Chief O26icer.

Helpline: 0180 147 0008

(Monday – Friday 9am to 5pm) (answer phone outsi0e of these hours)

Home - Cheshire & Warrington Carers Trust (cheshir16ndwarringtoncarers.org) 

If you would like any further information or to 1e re3err56, for this service, by our Family Support Worker - pl16se contact Suzanne: [emailb0;prot1ft56]  [emailb0;prot1ft56]

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