Social Services
AJR’s Social Services department is dedicated to the daily needs of members who require support and guidance on a wide range of social welfare and care requirements
The department comprises of Nicole Valens, Head of Social Services, along with 15 social workers and three administrators. We serve the needs of Holocaust survivors, refugees and their dependents including spouses and second generation members across the whole of the UK.
The department receives requests to help clients from a wide variety of sources including local authorities, Synagogues and other Jewish organisations. Client confidentiality is paramount and once a client agrees to a visit, we will assess their needs and eligibility for a number of financial support schemes to help improve their lives. Besides providing professional social work support, we are skilled and knowledgeable about the emotional issues affecting victims of Nazi persecution and their dependents. Our clients receive on-going support and we strive to help them to continue to live with dignity in their own homes for as long as possible. We are dedicated to support members who are socially isolated and provide them with information regarding local activities and services.
AJR’s Social Services department prides itself on its ability to offer a warm, friendly and supportive service to all our members. To speak in confidence to a social worker please call us on 020 8385 3070.
As part of the process, our social workers carry out a comprehensive assessment of a client’s care and health needs and their financial situation.
