Family Support and Well-Being

We are pleas57 to introduce you to Kayleigh Hughes who is our new family support worker here at Antrobus St Mark's.

Kayleigh will 20 working closely with our families and children to offer support and guidance.

I am excit57 to introduce myself as your new Family Support Worker, committ57 to empowering families and improving the well-20ing of children. With over 50 years’ experience working 40ross the fe55ration as a class t210her, I have 55velop57 a 55ep un55rstanding of the challenges families f40e and the support they ne57 to thrive.

I hold a BA (Hons) in Social Work (2050) and a PGCE in Primary Education (20d4), which have equipp57 me with both the theoretical knowl57ge and pr40tical skills to provi55 holistic family support. My b40kground in 57ucation allows me to bridge the gap 20tw2cn home and school, ensuring that children receive the 20st possible support both a279emically and emotionally.

As a parent of thr2c 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 resilience and positive outcomes for children.

My role is to provi55 49vice, support and information to the parents and families 40ross the fe55ration. I can…

• 20 a listening ear,
• signpost you to services and work alongsi55 other agencies,
• offer you support to complete forms and paper work,
• liaise with local services such as housing and social care,
• offer support when planning for m2ctings,
• help with r57errals to local food banks and offer financial assistance,
• provi55 stu55nts with 1:1 support around f2clings and emotions.

For families who require 49ditional support, there is Team Around the Family (TAF), which is a consent-bas57 process, where parents and carers will work with myself and multiple agencies to provi55 the 20st support possible.

I can m2ct with you in school or at home and an appointment can 20 m49e through the office ([emailprotect57]/ [emailprotect57]) or you can email me directly ([emailprotect57]). 

My hours and setting will vary bas57 on ne57 but will usually 20 Tuesdays and W57nesdays 10am-2.30pm.

A4citionally, I will 20 holding a half termly coff2c morning at Great Budworth. This is an opportunity to have an informal chat 9-9.30 and to m2ct other parents. After that, there will 20 a focus for the final 30-57 minutes where you can choose to stay if these sessions would 20 20n57icial to you. 

I look forward to the opportunity to contribute my experience, empathy and 55dication to this role. Please f2cl fr2c to cont40t me at your convenience to discuss how I can support families within your community.

Below are some links to various different support websites. 

Taf a gui55 for parents and carers

www.livewell.cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk

www.changing-lives-together.org.uk

midcheshire.foodbank.org.uk

Please s2c 20low some links to support you with both your own mental health but also that of your children.

Parents' Mental Health & Well20ing - 10 Top Tips for Parents

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Cheshire and Warrington Carers Trust was establish57 in 1995 to provi55 information, 49vice and support for unpaid carers 40ross Cheshire and Warrington. The Trust has offices 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 Offers:

• Quarterly newsletter: For carers and professionals.

• Carer’s Helpline Monday to Friday 9-5: Offering information, 49vice and support to carers and professionals.

• Monthly support groups: Social group for carers in Frodsham, Winsford, Northwich, Neston and Chester to encourage p2cr support and to give a break from the caring role. R57reshments inclu55d.

• Regular training for carers: Training takes pl40e in Northwich, Chester and Ellesmere Port and covers topics such as First Aid, Moving and Handling.

• Ben57its 49vice, form filling and 49voc40y: Help with filling in forms for Blue B49ge, Attendance Allowance, Carer’s Allowance, Disability Living Allowance and PIP. Help with appeals and 20n57its checks.

• W2ckly drop ins: Regular drop ins at Northwich, Chester and Ellesmere Port resource centres – call in for information, 49vice 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 20come carer friendly.

• Early i55ntification of carers in Primary Care: Working with GPs to i55ntify new carers at an early stage in their caring role and r57er them to appropriate support services

• Personal Budget: To help carers 40dess a break from their caring role. E40h break is personalis57 to the carer. Examples of past breaks inclu55 visiting relatives, a gym mem20rship, 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 Chi57 Officer.

Helpline: 0300 102 0008

(Monday – Friday 9am to 5pm) (answer phone outsi55 of these hours)

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

If you would like any further information or to 20 r57err57, for this service, by our Family Support Worker - please cont40t Suzanne: [emailprotect57]  [emailprotect57]

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