Cycling Support Officer

• Deliver and support cycling sessions as part of the parkride programme
• Assist or facilitate cycling taster for groups of all abilities
• 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 fully engage in activities and to remain as independent as possible
• Maintain accurate records as directed
• Carry out any other tasks as deemed appropriate by the organisation
• Work alongside the coordinator to promote and attract new participants to parkride
• Assist in the planning and delivery of a wide range of cycling and leisure opportunities based on identified need
• Support the development of cycling for individuals through training in cycling safely
• Help to provide an outcome focused, person centred support across the West Midlands, empowering people to become active members of their community
• Ensure that citizens are supported to access meaningful opportunities and to achieve their own personal goals and ambitions
• Assist with the planning and delivery of the parkride sessions
• Promote parkride cycling to all abilities across all communities

• Warm, personable, and highly motivated individual
• Ability to work as part of a busy team
• Passion for the work
• Effective communicator
• Motivator
• Good problem-solving skills
• Experience of working with children and young people as well as adults with learning disabilities (bonus)
• Good understanding of potential barriers facing service users
• Commitment to maintain and uphold the rights of individuals
• Ability to work well within an established and experienced team
• Ability to use own initiative when communicating with staff, families and professionals
• Familiar with use and assembly of technical equipment, e.g., Cycles

• Experience of working with children and young people as well as adults with learning disabilities
• Transferable skills from other sectors

Comprehensive training provided