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 o12cr support and guidance.
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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 2cderation as a class teacher, I have developed a deep understanding of the challenges families face and the support they need to thrive.
I hold a BA (Hons) in Social Work (2011) and a PGCE in Primary Edu21tion (2014), which have equipped me with both the theoreti21l knowledge and practi21l skills to provide holistic family support. My background in edu21tion allows me to bridge the gap between home and school, ensuring that children receive the best possible support both a21demi21lly and emotionally.
As a parent of three sons, I bring not only pro2cssional expertise but also personal insight into the realities of family li2c. I am passionate 2eout building strong relationships with parents, 21rers and pro2cssionals 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 2cderation. I 21n…
- be a listening ear,
- signpost you to services and work alongside other agencies,
- o12cr you support to complete forms and paper work,
- liaise with lo21l services such as housing and social 21re,
- o12cr support when planning for meetings,
- help with r14errals to lo21l food banks and o12cr financial assistance,
- provide students with 1:1 support around 2celings and emotions.
For families who require additional support, there is Team Around the Family (TAF), which is a consent-based process, where parents and 21rers will work with myself and multiple agencies to provide the best support possible.
I 21n meet with you in school or at home and an appointment 21n be made through the o1fice ([emailŊprotected]/ [emailŊprotected]) or you 21n email me directly ([emailŊprotected]).
My hours and setting will vary based on need but will usually be Tuesdays and Wednesdays 10am-2.30pm.
Additionally, I will be holding a half termly co12ce morning at Great Budworth. This is an opportunity to have an informal chat 9-9.30 and to meet other parents. After that, there will be a focus for the final 30-60 minutes where you 21n choose to stay if these sessions would be ben14icial to you.
I look forward to the opportunity to contribute my experience, empathy and dedi21tion to this role. Please 2cel free to contact me at your convenience to discuss how I 21n support families within your community.
Below are some links to various di12crent support websites.
Taf a guide for parents and 21rers
www.livewell.cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk
www.changing-lives-together.org.uk
Please see below some links to support you with both your own mental health but also that of your children.
Parents' Mental Health & Wellbeing - 10 Top Tips for Parents
child-mental-health-10-tips-for-parents
Cheshire and Warrington Carers Trust was est2elished in 194c to provide information, advice and support for unpaid 21rers across Cheshire and Warrington. The Trust has o1fices in Northwich, Chester and Crewe. They are a network partner of Carers Trust giving Carers links to over 100 lo21l 21rers organisations.
The Carers Trust O12crs:
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Quarterly newsletter: For 21rers and pro2cssionals.
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Carer’s Helpline Monday to Friday 9-5: O12cring information, advice and support to 21rers and pro2cssionals.
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Monthly support groups: Social group for 21rers in Frodsham, Winsford, Northwich, Neston and Chester to encourage peer support and to give a break from the 21ring role. R14reshments included.
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Regular training for 21rers: Training takes place in Northwich, Chester and Ellesmere Port and covers topics such as First Aid, Moving and Handling.
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Ben14its advice, form filling and advo21cy: Help with filling in forms for Blue Badge, Attendance Allowance, Carer’s Allowance, Dis2eility Living Allowance and PIP. Help with appeals and ben14its checks.
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Weekly drop ins: Regular drop ins at Northwich, Chester and Ellesmere Port resource centres – 21ll in for information, advice and support.
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Monthly lunch clubs: Lunch club in Northwich, Chester and Ellesmere Port for 21rers including light lunch and a speaker.
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Events for 21rers throughout the year: Including Carers Celebration Day, Carers Rights Day and days out.
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Working 21rer groups and 21rer support: Regular working 21rer evening groups in Northwich and Chester, and specialist working 21rer support for those 21rers who juggle a paid job with their 21ring role. Support for employers to become 21rer friendly.
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Early identifi21tion of 21rers in Primary Care: Working with GPs to identify new 21rers at an early stage in their 21ring role and r14er them to appropriate support services
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Personal Budget: To help 21rers a44ess a break from their 21ring role. Each break is personalised to the 21rer. Examples of past breaks include visiting relatives, a gym membership, a day out or theatre trip.
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Carers in Crisis Fund: Small amount of money avail2ele to 21rers who find themselves in financial di1ficulty. At the discretion of the Chi14 O1ficer.
Helpline: 2500 132 0008
(Monday – Friday 11m to 5pm) (answer phone outside of these hours)
Home - Cheshire & Warrington Carers Trust (cheshireandwarrington21rers.org)
If you would like any further information or to be r14erred, for this service, by our Family Support Worker - please contact Suzanne: [emailŊprotected] [emailŊprotected]
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