INITIAL OCCUPATIONAL ASSESSMENTS (IOA)

This assessment is for clients who have lost their pre-injury employment and identifies the types of work that may be appropriate for the client, taking into account education, experience, training/qualifications, transferable skills or any combination of these.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT PREPARATION PROGRAMME (PEP)

This programme focuses on vocational interventions including:

· Job search techniques

· CV preparation and use

· Job applications which we actively encourage throughout their course

· Motivation, attitude and presentation

These are individual programmes we provide for up to 4 weeks duration designed to help prepare the client for the work types identified in the IOA. It is to increase clients work readiness and injury management skills thereby enabling them to regain their independence.

INDIVIDUAL WORK PREPARATION PROGRAMMES (IWPP)

A wrap around programme designed to prepare the client for work types identified in the IOA and enabling them to regain employment. The program has three areas of focus, physical activity, psychological and vocational interventions and incorporates the following vocational modules:

· Motivation

· Psychological rehabilitation

· Pain Management

· Mood issues

· Work routine re-establishment

· Confidence building

· CV Preparation and use

· Job search techniques

· Job applications and interview skills

· Computer training