OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY SERVICE

Tender description

The requirements of the Access & Disability Service for OT services are as follows: To work with students identifying goals according to students' stages in college, focussing on the following areas: Transitioning to college; Managing academic workload; Daily routines; Work placement; Socialisation; Stress management and general well being; Exit transitioning. To provide occupational therapy services to students with ASD, ADD/ADHD and/or Mental Health difficulties. The Occupational therapist will work closely with the support services, enabling cross-referrals where appropriate. • 1:1 occupational therapy sessions/group sessions and follow up to eligible students, including development of resources and materials to support students. • Work with the students around academic, social, work placement difficulties, developing personal and practical self management strategies to assist them to participate fully in college life. • Liaise with and advise the Assistive Technology coordinator on recommendations for technology. • Refer to internal and external services as appropriate, e.g. Student Health Unit, Student Counselling Service. Work in liaison with the Access & Disability Officer, Student Health Unit, Student Counselling Service and Mental Health and Well Being support workers to develop a life skills programme tailored for the above students to run over 6 week periods during term time. Report writing outlining qualitative/quantitative benefits to engagement with the Service with identification for developments. The tenderer must be able to provide services on the Dublin Rd and CCAM campuses with the possibility of extending to Letterfrack and Castlebar campuses. Occupational Therapists providing the service should have at least 3 years post qualification work experience as an occupational therapist