SOL Connect Assistive Technology Coordinator

Forliving; Wishaw; On-site; GBP 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A health and social care service in Wishaw seeks a SOL Connect Assistive Technology Coordinator to empower individuals to live independently through technology. This role involves installing TEC equipment, conducting home assessments, and creating personalized support plans while collaborating with health professionals. Ideal candidates must have experience in community support, confidence with digital technology, and strong communication skills. A driving license and technical qualification are desirable. Competitive salary of £27,387.50 offered.

Qualifications

• Experience in community-based support, housing, health, or social care settings.
• Confidence in using and troubleshooting digital devices.
• Motivated to learn and develop new skills.

Responsibilities

• Install and configure TEC equipment.
• Carry out home assessments.
• Contribute to risk assessments and TEC support plans.

Skills

Reliable and Trustworthy

Team player

Positive outlook

Strong communication skills

Ability to work autonomously

Computer literate

Experience in a technical environment

Education

Recognised qualification in health, social care, housing, or related technical field

Tools

Databases

Digital devices

Job description

SOL Connect Assistive Technology Coordinator

JOB DESCRIPTION

SOL CONNECT ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY COORDINATOR

WISHAW BASE - FULL TIME

Accountable to: SOL Connect Service Manager

Hours: 37 hours per week

Annual Leave: 30 days inclusive of public holidays

Base: Wishaw

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 role is Pivotal in supporting the growth and development of SOL Connect.

Job Purpose

The Technology Enabled Care (TEC) Coordinator plays a vital role in supporting individuals to live safely, independently, and confidently within their own homes. This position combines technical capability with a compassionate, person centred approach, ensuring that technology is used effectively to enhance wellbeing, reduce risk, and promote independence.

The postholder will install and configure TEC equipment, carry out home assessments, and contribute to risk assessments and personalised TEC support plans. Working closely with operational teams, health and social care professionals, and service users, the TEC Coordinator ensures that the most appropriate technology solutions are identified, implemented, and maintained to meet individual needs.

To be successful in this role, candidates should bring practical experience in community-based support, housing, health, or social care settings, along with confidence in using and troubleshooting digital devices or assistive technologies. A recognised qualification in health, social care, housing, or a related technical field is desirable, alongside strong communication skills and the ability to work autonomously in people’s homes. Full training on TEC equipment will be provided, but an aptitude for learning new technology and a commitment to improving outcomes for vulnerable individuals are essential.

Skills & Abilities / Personal Capabilities

• Reliable and Trustworthy, with a person-centred approach.
• Adopts a common-sense approach to their work.
• Able to think and work in a reflective way.
• A team player who can work well as part of a team.
• Positive in their outlook and open to new ideas and change.
• Able to negotiate, listen and communicate well.
• Able to listen and not quick to judge others.
• Comfortable with taking direction but can work on their own initiative.
• Sympathetic to the values and belief of SOL.
• Respect and maintain confidentiality.
• Motivated to learn and develop new skills.
• Experience of working in a technical environment.
• Appropriate Technical Qualification.
• Driver (with access to own vehicle).
• Computer Literate – Comfortable with all office packages.
• Desirable - Experience of using Databases.
• Desirable - Knowledge of Social Care.
• Desirable - Experience of public speaking.
• Desirable - Knowledge and Experience of IT and Networking.

SOL Connect Assistive Technology Coordinator

27,387.50