Overview
Cycling Support Officer – parkride role at Midland Mencap
JOB TITLE: Cycling Support Officer
EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Permanent Contract
RESPONSIBLE TO: parkride coordinator
SALARY: £12.60 per hour
HOURS: Variable Hour Contract Includes Weekends & School Holidays.
WHERE: Main Base: Pinewood Head Office, B32 3BZ
Secondary Base: Locations across the West Midlands
What we are looking for
Are you a warm, personable, and highly motivated individual who can work as part of a busy team? Do you have a passion for what you do, are you an effective communicator, motivator and have good problem-solving skills?
The Cycling Support Worker will work alongside an experienced and established team across the West Midlands. You will work with colleagues across Midland Mencap and local community assets to develop joint activities and opportunities as possible. You would work alongside the coordinator to promote and attract new participants to parkride and to assist in the planning and delivery of a wide range of cycling and leisure opportunities based on identified need. We place a high value upon integrity, ethical standards, and a commitment to excellence.
If you have experience of working with children and young people as well as adults with learning disabilities, that’s a bonus. We value transferable skills from other sectors and provide comprehensive training to all our staff.
Responsibilities
* To deliver and support cycling sessions as part of the parkride programme.
* To assist or facilitate cycling tasters for groups of all abilities.
* To be familiar with use and assembly of technical equipment, e.g., cycles.
* Provide support and guidance to volunteers.
* Represent the charity at a range of events, conferences and exhibitions as requested by management.
* Update and maintain online databases.
* Collate evidence and impact against service outcomes.
* Develop positive relationships with participants to support them to engage in activities and remain as independent as possible.
* Maintain accurate records as directed.
* Carry out any other tasks as deemed appropriate by the organisation.
Requirements / Training
The ideal candidate will work well within an established team as well as using their own initiative when communicating with staff, families and professionals. We value transferable skills and provide comprehensive training to all staff. Experience of working with children, young people, and adults with learning disabilities is a bonus.
How to apply
When applying for this job, please complete the 2 forms below and attach them to your email when you apply: Application Form Word; Equal Opportunities Monitoring Word; Applications Form PDF; Equal Opportunities Monitoring PDF. Upload your application form or CV (Max 2MB, .doc, .docx or .pdf) and upload your Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form (Max 2MB).
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