SUPPORT FOR ORDINARY LIVING JOB DESCRIPTION SOL CONNECT ADVISOR GLASGOW Accountable to: SOL Connect Team Leader Salary: £12.90 Hours: 17.5 per week Annual Leave: 3 0 days (pro rata) Base: Duke Street, Glasgow Travel to our Head Quarters in Wishaw may be required from time to time and for training and induction. General Description 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. Job purpose 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 that we support may call in using their HUB technology for a chat, some reassurance, or reminders to take medication or lock up at night. Others 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. Please Note - This position involves extended periods of sitting and screen time. Work Pattern:- Day Shift: 09am-2pm or Back Shift: 5pm-10pm Rota will be on a rotational basis, including week days and every 2nd weekend. Key Responsibilities 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 correct action is taken, in line with peoples TEC support plans. Monitor and report on patterns and trends that may indicate deteriorations in people’s conditions. Working with others: Maintain strong collaborative relationships with our partners in the Health and Social Care Partnership. Medication: Where appropriate provide medication prompts to people to reduce reliance on direct support workers to meet this need. Crisis Management: Implement strategies for managing crises and emergencies, ensuring the safety and well-being of the people we support. Reflective Practice: Engage in reflective practice debrief sessions to ensure continuous learning. Keeping Records: Maintain accurate and up-to-date records on the health, wellbeing, and achievements of the people we support. Weekly Planning: Assist the people we support in organising their weekly plans and ensure the service is flexible around the things that are important to them. Regular Reviews: Plan, facilitate, and record regular reviews with the people we support to ensure SOL Connect are supporting them to achieve the outcomes that are important to them. Following Policies: Understand and follow SOL’s policies and procedures. Maintaining Reputation: Uphold and protect the positive image and reputation of SOL. Adult Protection: Ensure that any concerns about an adult who may be at risk of harm are raised immediately. Incident Management: Record any incidents and escalate these. Update TEC Support Plans: Keep support plans updated to reflect the changing needs of the people we support. Highlight where these require updated due to a change in preferences or needs. Person Specification: Essential Skills & Abilities: The ability to support people with a variety of different needs. Adaptable Partnership and networking skills Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written to a wide range of audiences Problem solving abilities Ability to be flexible and innovative to overcome challenges Good standard of computer literacy and ability to use remote desktop applications. Essential Experience: Supporting people who are living with mental illness, disability, addictions or autism. Desirable Experience: Using crisis management plans to achieve good outcomes for people who experience distress. Supporting people with suicidal ideation Essential Knowledge & Qualifications: SVQ 3, working toward or willing to work towards. SSSC Registered or willing to register. Knowledge and understanding of what constitutes good quality support and practice. Understanding of the Health and Social Care Standards. Desirable Knowledge & Qualifications: PDA in Technology Enabled Care Services Understanding of the principles of Self-Directed Support Essential Aptitudes and Attitudes: Belief in the ability of people to overcome their own problematic situations. Ability to work as part of a team Ability to manage situations objectively, whilst maintaining empathy A collaborative and solutions-based approach Commitment to the values of the organisation Enthusiastic and self-motivated Compassionate, patient, and empathetic