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| type of service |
| Our social workers are the people who will be able talk to you about your care or support needs and help you to find the right service for you.
They are qualified and experienced professionals with extensive knowledge of the health and social care world and will be able to work with you to support your needs, advising, liaising or even advocating on your behalf.
We have a specific team of social workers to help people with mental health needs. |
| main functions |
| Aims of the service:
• to assess an individual's needs and recommend appropriate services provided by Jewish Care,
• to link people to other Jewish Care services such as day care, independent living, residential homes or employment schemes,
• to enable people to live fuller lives, reduce isolation and encourage independence in the community,
• to work with statutory and health organisations, housing associations and other voluntary services,
• to provide short-term counselling, advocacy and advice. |
| other activities |
| Our social workers will offer, support, advice, information, signpost you to relevant services and talk to other service providers or funders (e.g. local authorities) on your behalf.
They have excellent local knowledge and their experience of the Jewish community allows them to provide the best possible support and advice.
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| Access |
opening times - The mental health social work service is available to:
• any adult aged 18 plus with mental health needs,
• people with a range of mental health or psychological issues or people who experience a level of distress that many interfer
catchment area - North West London, North East London and the Redbridge area.
age limit - 18 plus
accessibility - Disability Access: Not Applicable
referral - self-referral accepted, gp referral accepted, mental health worker referral accepted
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| background information on this organisation |
Jewish Care is a charity caring for people in the Jewish community. We give care and support to older people, Holocaust survivors, people with physical and sensory disabilities, and those with mental health needs. We also offer a range of support groups and run leadership and activity programmes for children and young people.
Our centres and services are based in London and the South East, and our staff and volunteers support thousands of members of the community each week.
In everything we do at Jewish Care, we are guided by our Jewish values of warmth, kindness, honesty and respect.
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