SOL Connect – Relief Advisor & Responder

SOL Connect – Relief Advisor & Responder

Accountable to: SOL Connect Team Leader

Salary: £13.50 per hour

Hours:

Relief

Base:
Wishaw or Glasgow

SOL Connect is an established, multi-award-winning digital Technology Enabled Care (TEC) Service that empowers people to live independently in their own homes within the community. Integrating cutting‑edge technology with person‑centred planning, we collaborate with people to create TEC solutions that enable them to take control of their own care journey.

This is a unique opportunity for a person-centred and forward-thinking support practitioner to use their skills to deliver support in a different way.

As the SOL Connect Advisor you will play a crucial role in ensuring the safety, wellbeing, and independence of the people we support. Providing responsive remote support over our video conferencing HUB, you will apply traditional care and support skills and experience using bespoke technology. The people we support may call in using their HUB technology for a chat, some reassurance, or reminders to take medication or lock up ers may call in at times of distress or when their mental health has deteriorated.

SOL Connect Advisors possess a unique set of skills that enable them to seamlessly move between calls, delivering compassionate care and support remotely.

Note: This position involves extended periods of sitting and screen time.

Whilst on shift as the Responder, you will provide out of hours support to the individuals supported by the organisation and contribute to the efforts of Support Ordinary Living to fulfil its mission and purpose. The role is a night shift-based role and would require the post holder to react as and when required to requests of support from individuals. The role will be based within one of the SOL Offices which are in Glasgow and Wishaw.

You would be required to work across all offices on an as and when required basis.

• Alarm activations.
• Personal Care Requests
• Emergency medical support
• Supports after a fall.
• Technical Support
• Safeguarding an individual’s welfare and wellbeing
• Provide support to the SOL Connect team and customers by answering hub calls and providing admin support when not required to offer physical support.
• To demonstrate a sound knowledge and understanding of Sol’s policies and procedures which apply to the day‑to‑day care of the individual. To demonstrate an ability to work in accordance with these.
• To uphold and safeguard the positive image and reputation of the organisation with all external agencies and contracts.
• To contribute to the organisational processes and systems for monitoring and evaluating quality of service provided to the individual.

Work Pattern:
Flexible work schedules available to match your availability, including Day, Back, and Night Shifts.

Responsive care and support: Provide warm, person‑centred support to people living with mental illness, addictions, or disability remotely from our base and in line with individual TEC support plans.

Person centred approach: Treat the people we support with compassion, respect, and dignity and maintain high standards of service delivery in line with the National Health and Social Care Standards.

Enablement: Provide support to people to regain skills and maximise their independence by supporting them to set personal goals, fostering a sense of accomplishment and motivation as people progress.

Empowerment and Advocacy: Advocate for the rights and needs of the people we support, empowering them to take control of their TEC journey.

Facilitate connections: Support people to make the most of our technology to help them stay connected with their loved ones and community.

Support Carers: Facilitate around the clock care and support that takes account of and supports the role of carers.

Team collaboration: Work as part of a team of Advisors to ensure people receive a service that is aligned with their needs and wishes. Provide support to your colleagues following any difficult calls/interactions.

Alarms monitoring: Monitor passive alarms (like motion sensors and door contacts) and ensure the…