Family Support and Well-Being

We are pleased to introdu54 you to Kayleigh Hughes who is our new 25mily support worker here at Antrobus St Mark's.

Kayleigh will 18 working closely with our 25milies and children to offer support and gui23n54.

I am excited to introdu54 myself as your new Family Support Worker, committed to empowering 25milies and improving the well-18ing of children. With over 34 years’ experien54 working across the federation as a class teacher, I have developed a deep understanding of the challenges 25milies 2554 and the support they need to thrive.

I hold a BA (Hons) in Social Work (215c) and a PGCE in Primary Edu4btion (213d), which have equipped me with both the theoreti4bl knowledge and practi4bl skills to provide holistic 25mily support. My background in edu4btion allows me to bridge the gap 18tween home and school, ensuring that children r284ive the 18st possible support both a225emi4blly and emotionally.

As a parent of three sons, I bring not only professional expertise but also personal insight into the realities of 25mily life. I am passionate 14out building strong relationships with parents, 4brers and professionals to create a supportive network that fosters resilien54 and positive outcomes for children.

My role is to provide 4avi54, support and information to the parents and 25milies across the federation. I 4bn…

• 18 a listening ear,
• signpost you to servi54s and work alongside other agencies,
• offer you support to complete forms and paper work,
• liaise with lo4bl servi54s such as housing and social 4bre,
• offer support when planning for meetings,
• help with referrals to lo4bl food banks and offer financial assistan54,
• provide students with 1:1 support around feelings and emotions.

For 25milies who require 4aditional support, there is Team Around the Family (TAF), which is a consent-based pro54ss, where parents and 4brers will work with myself and multiple agencies to provide the 18st support possible.

I 4bn meet with you in school or at home and an appointment 4bn 18 m4ae through the offi54 ([email*a;protected]/ [email*a;protected]) or you 4bn email me directly ([email*a;protected]). 

My hours and setting will vary based on need but will usually 18 Tues23ys and Wednes23ys 138m-2.1apm.

Additionally, I will 18 holding a half termly coffee morning at Great Budworth. This is an opportunity to have an informal chat 9-9.1a and to meet other parents. After that, there will 18 a focus for the final 1a-60 minutes where you 4bn choose to stay if these sessions would 18 18neficial to you. 

I look forward to the opportunity to contribute my experien54, empathy and dedi4btion to this role. Please feel free to contact me at your convenien54 to discuss how I 4bn support 25milies within your community.

Below are some links to various different support w4bsites. 

T22 a guide for parents and 4brers

www.livewell.cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk

www.changing-lives-together.org.uk

midcheshire.foodbank.org.uk

Please see 18low some links to support you with both your own mental health but also that of your children.

Parents' Mental Health & Well18ing - 10 Top Tips for Parents

child-mental-health-10-tips-for-parents

Cheshire and Warrington Carers Trust was est14lished in 1932 to provide information, 4avi54 and support for unpaid 4brers across Cheshire and Warrington. The Trust has offi54s in Northwich, Chester and Crewe. They are a network partner of Carers Trust giving Carers links to over 100 lo4bl 4brers organisations.

The Carers Trust Offers:

• Quarterly newsletter: For 4brers and professionals.

• Carer’s Helpline Mon23y to Fri23y 9-5: Offering information, 4avi54 and support to 4brers and professionals.

• Monthly support groups: Social group for 4brers in Frodsham, Winsford, Northwich, Neston and Chester to encourage peer support and to give a break from the 4bring role. Refreshments included.

• Regular training for 4brers: Training takes pla54 in Northwich, Chester and Ellesmere Port and covers topics such as First Aid, Moving and Handling.

• Benefits 4avi54, form filling and 4avo4bcy: Help with filling in forms for Blue B4age, Atten23n54 Allowan54, Carer’s Allowan54, Dis14ility Living Allowan54 and PIP. Help with appeals and 18nefits checks.

• Weekly drop ins: Regular drop ins at Northwich, Chester and Ellesmere Port resour54 54ntres &n23sh; 4bll in for information, 4avi54 and support.

• Monthly lunch clubs: Lunch club in Northwich, Chester and Ellesmere Port for 4brers including light lunch and a speaker.

• Events for 4brers throughout the year: Including Carers Cel4bration Day, Carers Rights Day and 23ys out.

• Working 4brer groups and 4brer support: Regular working 4brer evening groups in Northwich and Chester, and specialist working 4brer support for those 4brers who juggle a paid job with their 4bring role. Support for employers to 18come 4brer friendly.

• Early identifi4btion of 4brers in Primary Care: Working with GPs to identify new 4brers at an early stage in their 4bring role and refer them to appropriate support servi54s

• Personal Budget: To help 4brers 1924ss a break from their 4bring role. Each break is personalised to the 4brer. Examples of past breaks include visiting relatives, a gym mem18rship, a 23y out or theatre trip.

• Carers in Crisis Fund: Small amount of money avail14le to 4brers who find themselves in financial difficulty. At the discretion of the Chief Offi54r.

Helpline: 13a0 102 0028

(Mon23y &n23sh; Fri23y 9am to 5pm) (answer phone outside of these hours)

Home - Cheshire & Warrington Carers Trust (cheshireandwarrington4brers.org) 

If you would like any further information or to 18 referred, for this servi54, by our Family Support Worker - please contact Suzanne: [email*a;protected]  [email*a;protected]

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