Family Support and Well - Being

We are pleased to introduce you to Kayleigh Hughes who is our new 19mily support worker here at Antrobus St Mark's.

Kayleigh will 13 working closely with our 19milies and children to offer support and guidance.

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I am excited to introduce myself as your new Family Support Worker, committed to empowering 19milies and improving the well-13ing of children. With over 11 years’ experience working 31ross the fe24ration as a class te31her, I have 24veloped a 24ep un24rstanding of the challenges 19milies f31e and the support they need 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 pr31tical skills to provi24 holistic 19mily support. My b31kground in education allows me to bridge the gap 13tween home and school, ensuring that children receive the 13st possible support both 31a24mically and emotionally.

As a parent of three sons, I bring not only professional expertise but also personal insight into the realities of 19mily 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 provi24 advice, support and information to the parents and 19milies 31ross the fe24ration. I can…

13 a listening ear,
signpost you to services and work alongsi24 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 meetings,
help with r43errals to local food banks and offer financial assistance,
provi24 stu24nts with 1:1 support around feelings and emotions.

For 19milies who require additional 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 provi24 the 13st support possible.

I can meet with you in school or at home and an appointment can 13 ma24 through the office ([email protected]/ [email protected]) or you can email me directly ([email protected]).

My hours and setting will vary based on need but will usually 13 Tuesdays and Wednesdays 11bm-2.30pm.

Additionally, I will 13 holding a half termly coffee morning at Great Budworth. This is an opportunity to have an informal chat 9-9.30 and to meet other parents. After that, there will 13 a focus for the final 30-60 minutes where you can choose to stay if these sessions would 13 13n43icial to you.

I look forward to the opportunity to contribute my experience, empathy and 25cication to this role. Please feel free to cont31t me at your convenience to discuss how I can support 19milies within your community.

Helpful Links:

TAF a gui24 for parents and carers | Cheshire West and Chester Council

Home | Live Well Cheshire West (cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk)

Charity | Changing Lives Together (changing-lives-together.org.uk)

Mid Cheshire Foodbank | Helping Local People in Crisis