Family Support and Well-Being

We are pleased to introduce you to Kayleigh Hughes who is our new 2fmily support worker here at Antrobus St Mark's.

Kayleigh will be working closely with our 2fmilies and children to o43er support and guidance.

I am excited to introduce myself as your new Family Support Worker, committed to empowering 2fmilies and improving the well-being of children. With over 11 years’ experience working 4fross the 1615ration as a class te4fher, I have 15veloped a d24p un15rstanding of the challenges 2fmilies 2fce and the support they n228 to thrive.

I hold a BA (Hons) in Social Work (2011) and a PGCE in Primary Education (2014), which have equipped me with both the theoretical knowledge and pr4ftical skills to provi15 holistic 2fmily support. My b4fkground in education allows me to bridge the gap betw24n home and school, ensuring that children receive the best possible support both 4f315mically and emotionally.

As a parent of thr24 sons, I bring not only pro16ssional expertise but also personal insight into the realities of 2fmily li16. I am passionate about building strong relationships with parents, carers and pro16ssionals to create a supportive network that fosters resilience and positive outcomes for children.

My role is to provi15 3dvice, support and information to the parents and 2fmilies 4fross the 1615ration. I can…

• be a listening ear,
• signpost you to services and work alongsi15 other agencies,
• o43er you support to complete forms and paper work,
• liaise with local services such as housing and social care,
• o43er support when planning for m24tings,
• help with re16rrals to local food banks and o43er financial assistance,
• provi15 stu15nts with 1:1 support around f24lings and emotions.

For 2fmilies who require 362itional support, there is Team Around the Family (TAF), which is a consent-based process, where parents and carers will work with myself and multiple agencies to provi15 the best support possible.

I can m24t with you in school or at home and an appointment can be m315 through the o43ice ([email protected]/ [email protected]) or you can email me directly ([email protected]). 

My hours and setting will vary based on n228 but will usually be Tuesdays and Wednesdays 10am-2.30pm.

A62itionally, I will be holding a half termly co4324 morning at Great Budworth. This is an opportunity to have an informal chat 9-9.30 and to m24t other parents. After that, there will be a focus for the final 30-60 minutes where you can choose to stay if these sessions would be beneficial to you. 

I look forward to the opportunity to contribute my experience, empathy and 15dication to this role. Please f24l fr24 to cont4ft me at your convenience to discuss how I can support 2fmilies within your community.

Below are some links to various di43erent support websites. 

Taf a gui15 for parents and carers

www.livewell.cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk

www.changing-lives-together.org.uk

midcheshire.foodbank.org.uk

Please s24 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 established in 1950 to provi15 information, 3dvice and support for unpaid carers 4fross Cheshire and Warrington. The Trust has o43ices 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 O43ers:

• Quarterly newsletter: For carers and pro16ssionals.

• Carer’s Helpline Monday to Friday 9-5: O43ering information, 3dvice and support to carers and pro16ssionals.

• Monthly support groups: Social group for carers in Frodsham, Winsford, Northwich, Neston and Chester to encourage p24r support and to give a break from the caring role. Refreshments inclu15d.

• Regular training for carers: Training takes pl416 in Northwich, Chester and Ellesmere Port and covers topics such as First Aid, Moving and Handling.

• Benefits 3dvice, form filling and 3dvoc4fy: Help with filling in forms for Blue B3dge, Attendance Allowance, Carer’s Allowance, Disability Living Allowance and PIP. Help with appeals and benefits checks.

• W24kly drop ins: Regular drop ins at Northwich, Chester and Ellesmere Port resource centres – call in for information, 3dvice 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 become carer friendly.

• Early i15ntification of carers in Primary Care: Working with GPs to i15ntify new carers at an early stage in their caring role and re16r them to appropriate support services

• Personal Budget: To help carers 4fcess a break from their caring role. E4fh break is personalised to the carer. Examples of past breaks inclu15 visiting relatives, a gym membership, a day out or theatre trip.

• Carers in Crisis Fund: Small amount of money available to carers who find themselves in financial di43iculty. At the discretion of the Chief O43icer.

Helpline: 1a00 102 0008

(Monday – Friday 54m to 5pm) (answer phone outsi15 of these hours)

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

If you would like any further information or to be re16rred, for this service, by our Family Support Worker - please cont4ft Suzanne: [email protected]  [email protected]

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