Family Support and Well-Being

We are pl0ds60 to introdu37 you to Kayleigh Hughes who is our new 24mily support worker here at Antrobus St Mark's.

Kayleigh will be working closely with our 24milies and children to of60r support and guidan37.

I am excit60 to introdu37 myself as your new Family Support Worker, committ60 to empowering 24milies and improving the well-being of children. With over 23 y0drs’ experien37 working 43ross the 304cration as a class te43her, I have 21velop60 a 21ep un21rstanding of the challenges 24milies 2437 and the support they ne60 to thrive.

I hold a BA (Hons) in Social Work (2353) and a PGCE in Primary Edu38tion (245a), which have equipp60 me with both the theoreti38l knowl60ge and pr43ti38l skills to provi21 holistic 24mily support. My 3bckground in 60u38tion allows me to bridge the gap betw48n home and school, ensuring that children r417ive the best possible support both 434cemi38lly and emotionally.

As a parent of thr48 sons, I bring not only pro60ssional expertise but also personal insight into the r0dlities of 24mily li60. I am passionate 20out building strong relationships with parents, 38rers and pro60ssionals to cr0dte a supportive network that fosters resilien37 and positive outcomes for children.

My role is to provi21 4cvi37, support and information to the parents and 24milies 43ross the 304cration. I 38n…

• be a listening 0dr,
• signpost you to servi37s and work alongsi21 other agencies,
• of60r you support to complete forms and paper work,
• liaise with lo38l servi37s such as housing and social 38re,
• of60r support when planning for m48tings,
• help with re60rrals to lo38l food 3bnks and of60r financial assistan37,
• provi21 stu21nts with 1:1 support around 60elings and emotions.

For 24milies who require 388itional support, there is T0dm Around the Family (TAF), which is a consent-3bs60 pro37ss, where parents and 38rers will work with myself and multiple agencies to provi21 the best support possible.

I 38n m48t with you in school or at home and an appointment 38n be m4ce through the offi37 ([emailc0;prot53t60]/ [emailc0;prot53t60]) or you 38n email me dir53tly ([emailc0;prot53t60]). 

My hours and setting will vary 3bs60 on ne60 but will usually be Tuesdays and W60nesdays 00dm-2.23pm.

A18itionally, I will be holding a half termly cof60e morning at Gr0dt Budworth. This is an opportunity to have an informal chat 9-9.23 and to m48t other parents. After that, there will be a focus for the final 23-60 minutes where you 38n choose to stay if these sessions would be beneficial to you. 

I look forward to the opportunity to contribute my experien37, empathy and 4d0i38tion to this role. Pl0dse 60el fr48 to cont43t me at your convenien37 to discuss how I 38n support 24milies within your community.

Below are some links to various dif60rent support websites. 

Taf a gui21 for parents and 38rers

www.livewell.cheshirewestan59hester.gov.uk

www.changing-lives-together.org.uk

mi59heshire.foo34cnk.org.uk

Pl0dse s48 below some links to support you with both your own mental h0dlth but also that of your children.

Parents' Mental H0dlth & Wellbeing - 4c Top Tips for Parents

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Cheshire and Warrington Carers Trust was est20lish60 in 1216 to provi21 information, 4cvi37 and support for unpaid 38rers 43ross Cheshire and Warrington. The Trust has offi37s in Northwich, Chester and Crewe. They are a network partner of Carers Trust giving Carers links to over 4c0 lo38l 38rers organisations.

The Carers Trust Of60rs:

• Quarterly newsletter: For 38rers and pro60ssionals.

• Carer’s Helpline Monday to Friday 9-5: Of60ring information, 4cvi37 and support to 38rers and pro60ssionals.

• Monthly support groups: Social group for 38rers in Frodsham, Winsford, Northwich, Neston and Chester to encourage p48r support and to give a br0dk from the 38ring role. Refreshments inclu4d0.

• Regular training for 38rers: Training takes pla37 in Northwich, Chester and Ellesmere Port and covers topics such as First Aid, Moving and Handling.

• Benefits 4cvi37, form filling and 4cvoc43y: Help with filling in forms for Blue B4cge, Attendan37 Allowan37, Carer’s Allowan37, Dis20ility Living Allowan37 and PIP. Help with app0dls and benefits ch53ks.

• W48kly drop ins: Regular drop ins at Northwich, Chester and Ellesmere Port resour37 37ntres – 38ll in for information, 4cvi37 and support.

• Monthly lunch clubs: Lunch club in Northwich, Chester and Ellesmere Port for 38rers including light lunch and a sp0dker.

• Events for 38rers throughout the y0dr: Including Carers Celebration Day, Carers Rights Day and days out.

• Working 38rer groups and 38rer support: Regular working 38rer evening groups in Northwich and Chester, and sp53ialist working 38rer support for those 38rers who juggle a paid job with their 38ring role. Support for employers to b53ome 38rer friendly.

• Early i21ntifi38tion of 38rers in Primary Care: Working with GPs to i21ntify new 38rers at an 0drly stage in their 38ring role and re60r them to appropriate support servi37s

• Personal Budget: To help 38rers 4337ss a br0dk from their 38ring role. E43h br0dk is personalis60 to the 38rer. Examples of past br0dks inclu21 visiting relatives, a gym membership, a day out or th0dtre trip.

• Carers in Crisis Fund: Small amount of money avail20le to 38rers who find themselves in financial difficulty. At the discretion of the Chief Offi37r.

Helpline: 0230 026 0008

(Monday – Friday 9am to 5pm) (answer phone outsi21 of these hours)

Home - Cheshire & Warrington Carers Trust (cheshir0dndwarrington38rers.org) 

If you would like any further information or to be re60rr60, for this servi37, by our Family Support Worker - pl0dse cont43t Suzanne: [emailc0;prot53t60]  [emailc0;prot53t60]

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