We are currently looking to fill three posts; One person to join the Go ByCycle Team (5 days a week) and Two people to join the Men’s Cycle to Health Team. See below for full job descriptions and how to apply. Closing date for applications is 12 noon on Monday 8th August.

Velocity is a vibrant and fast-growing social enterprise based in Inverness promoting cycling and a healthy, happy lifestyle. We currently have three exciting new opportunities for enthusiastic people to join our expanding team – would you like to join us and make a real difference to the local community?

Do you have an interest in our local environment and the people who live here? Can you help us build our relationships with local schools, employers and the wider community? Have you got experience recruiting, supporting and inspiring volunteers? Why not come and join us as we work to help make Inverness a cycling city? See below for the Go ByCycle Outreach Worker’s job description.

We are launching a new Men’s Cycle to Health project to compliment our similar successful project that works with women. The project aims at encouraging greater participation in cycling and to improve mental health and wellbeing, physical health and overcome social isolation. Do you have an interest in supporting men to overcome mental health issues? Have you got experience of service delivery with small groups? Do you have a background in delivering cycle training? See below for Men’s Cycle to Health Facilitator job descripton.

Go ByCycle Outreach Worker:

Job Description

The Go By Cycle Outreach Worker is one of three people delivering Velocity’s Go ByCycle project which aims to reduce car miles and increase cycling and walking in its place. The Outreach Worker will work alongside the rest of the Go ByCycle team to establish and develop links with schools, employers and the wider community. They will have a specific role in recruiting and developing Velocity’s capacity to work with volunteers.

Details

FULL TIME – 5 days a week
Salary – £18,300 pro rata
Contract – Fixed Term to 31st March 2017
Holiday – 5.6 weeks pro rata
Duties include : Working to reduce car miles and increase the number of people cycling and walking for regular journeys by:-

Consulting the community to understand barriers to cycling to school and work at present and use these measures to increase active travel across Inverness
Working with 4 primary schools to reduce car miles and increase cycling and walking
Supporting 120 employees both 1:1 and in groups to reduce car miles and increase cycling and walking
Take a lead in developing Velocity’s capacity for volunteering, recruiting and supporting volunteers as part of this project
Deliver Bikeability 1 and 2 training to school children to increase their confidence and ability to safely cycle on roads
Deliver Dr Bike maintenance sessions to children and adults to teach them the basics of bike maintenance
Support schools and employees to sign-up for the ByCycle Race, and develop creative ways to reward people for their involvement and achievement
Set up and run ‘Bike Trains’ and ‘Walking trains’ with schools, supporting children to cycle to and from school and highlighting the best routes to do this
Undertake regular consultation with project users to measure impact of project work and reduction in CO2 with user groups – report back to project co-ordinator
Work with colleagues across the project to develop consistent promotion and marketing material
Develop a system for short-term bike loans, and promote and manage the uptake of this with employees
Ensure the project ends with a powerful legacy to continue its work beyond the scope of the project

Skills and Experience

excellent communicator with good team working skills
previous experience of recruiting and working with volunteers
passionate about cycling and the benefits it brings
good at engaging positively with a wide range of people and a good track record of doing this
able to monitor effectiveness of services offered and tailor this to the needs of the people involved
well organised
computer literate
cycle trainer qualification or equivalent, or a willingness to complete this award
full clean license (desirable)

This post will be subject to full PVG disclosure

Men’s Cycle to Health Facilitator:

Job Description

Plan and deliver a programme to promote men’s positive mental wellbing though cycling in groups with the aim of increasing mental wellbeing and increasing the frequency or amount that the participants cycle. The project is aimed at men going through poor mental health, feelings of isolation or low mood. Velocity currently delivers a Women’s Cycle to Health project on which this project will be based.

Details

Hours – 23 hours per week (2 days at 7 hours, one evening a week and alternate Saturday or Sunday mornings). We are recruiting for Two posts
Annual leave- 5.6 weeks pro rata
Salary – £18,300 pro rata per year
Contract – running to 30th June 2017

Duties include:

Build, plan and deliver a robust project to engage men with mild mental health issues using bicycle riding in a group as a way to improve mental health
Keep clear and accurate records of delivery activities, and ensure baseline and follow-up questionnaires are completed to identify behaviour change
Stock management and maintenance – bikes, riding kit, tool kit, garage
Distribution of promotional materials and course handouts for participants
Engage with stakeholders and partners to ensure joined-up approach to delivery
Write monthly reports of activity for board of directors and funders

Skills and Experience

Essential:

Good understanding of the effects of mental health and how to best support people suffering from mental health issues
Previous experience of working positively with groups
Experience of delivering training to groups
Ability to liaise with external partners to ensure ongoing referrals for project
Good project building and delivery experience
Ability to work positively and effectively in a small team
Ability to work to high levels of confidentiality when working with vulnerable adults/groups
Cycle Trainer qualification or similar qualification or willingness to work towards this

Desirable

Experience of delivering cycle training to groups, on and off public roads
Good working knowledge of bicycles and high skill level of bike maintenance
Driving license

This job is subject to full PVG disclosure.

How to Apply

To apply please send your CV with details of 2 referees and a covering letter describing your skills and previous experiences and how these will enable you to do the the job well. Please send to [email protected] or post to Robert Locke, Velocity, 1 Crown Ave, Inverness IV2 3NF.

Closing date for applications is noon on 8th August 2016 with interviews being held on 15 and 16 August 2016.