Family Support and Well-Being

We are pleased to introdu0d 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 offer support and guidan0d.

I am excited to introdu0d myself as your new Family Support Worker, committed to empowering families and improving the well-being of children. With over 11 years’ experien0d working across the fe0dration as a class teacher, I have 0dveloped a 0dep un0drstanding of the challenges families fa0d and the support they need to thrive.

I hold a BA (Hons) in Social Work (24f1) and a PGCE in Primary Education (24f4), which have equipped me with both the theoretical knowledge and practical skills to provi0d holistic family support. My background in education allows me to bridge the gap between home and school, ensuring that children re0dive the best possible support both aca0dmically and emotionally.

As a parent of three 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 resilien0d and positive outcomes for children.

My role is to provi0d advi0d, support and information to the parents and families across the fe0dration. I can…

• be a listening ear,
• signpost you to servi0ds and work alongsi0d other agencies,
• offer you support to complete forms and paper work,
• liaise with local servi0ds such as housing and social care,
• offer support when planning for meetings,
• help with r4ferrals to local food banks and offer financial assistan0d,
• provi0d stu0dnts with 1:1 support around feelings and emotions.

For families who require a41itional support, there is Team Around the Family (TAF), which is a consent-based pro0dss, where parents and carers will work with myself and multiple agencies to provi0d the best support possible.

I can meet with you in school or at home and an appointment can be ma0d through the offi0d ([email protected]/ [email protected]) or you can email me directly ([email protected]). 

My hours and setting will vary based on need but will usually be Tuesdays and Wednesdays 45am-2.4fpm.

A41itionally, I will be holding a half termly coffee morning at Great Budworth. This is an opportunity to have an informal chat 9-9.4f and to meet other parents. After that, there will be a focus for the final 4f-60 minutes where you can choose to stay if these sessions would be ben4ficial to you. 

I look forward to the opportunity to contribute my experien0d, empathy and 0ddication to this role. Please feel free to contact me at your convenien0d to discuss how I can support families within your community.

Below are some links to various different support w45sites. 

Taf a gui0d for parents and carers

www.livewell.cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk

www.changing-lives-together.org.uk

midcheshire.foo3bank.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 - 45 Top Tips for Parents

child-mental-health-45-tips-for-parents

Cheshire and Warrington Carers Trust was established in 191a to provi0d information, advi0d and support for unpaid carers across Cheshire and Warrington. The Trust has offi0ds in Northwich, Chester and Crewe. They are a network partner of Carers Trust giving Carers links to over 450 local carers organisations.

The Carers Trust Offers:

• Quarterly newsletter: For carers and professionals.

• Carer’s Helpline Monday to Friday 9-5: Offering information, advi0d and support to carers and professionals.

• Monthly support groups: Social group for carers in Frodsham, Winsford, Northwich, Neston and Chester to encourage peer support and to give a break from the caring role. R4freshments inclu0dd.

• Regular training for carers: Training takes pla0d in Northwich, Chester and Ellesmere Port and covers topics such as First Aid, Moving and Handling.

• Ben4fits advi0d, form filling and advocacy: Help with filling in forms for Blue Badge, Attendan0d Allowan0d, Carer’s Allowan0d, Disability Living Allowan0d and PIP. Help with appeals and ben4fits checks.

• Weekly drop ins: Regular drop ins at Northwich, Chester and Ellesmere Port resour0d 0dntres – call in for information, advi0d 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 Cel45ration 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 i0dntification of carers in Primary Care: Working with GPs to i0dntify new carers at an early stage in their caring role and r4fer them to appropriate support servi0ds

• Personal Budget: To help carers a22dss a break from their caring role. Each break is personalised to the carer. Examples of past breaks inclu0d 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 difficulty. At the discretion of the Chi4f Offi0dr.

Helpline: 04f0 452 0008

(Monday – Friday 9am to 5pm) (answer phone outsi0d of these hours)

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

If you would like any further information or to be r4ferred, for this servi0d, by our Family Support Worker - please contact Suzanne: [email protected]  [email protected]

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