Jobs in Midlothian South, Midlothian

A new post has been created to maintain our fleet of off-road motorcycles.

If you’re passionate about motorcycles, turn it into a career at RUTS. Just imagine spending every day with people who share your passion for bikes. The job will involve training young people aged 15 – 25 and our staff team. The ideal candidate must have previous experience working on and servicing motorcycles.

Experience with any makes and models of bikes will be considered and you will have a Full UK Driving Licence and be competent in off-road riding.

An ability to work on your own initiative as well as part of a team and have a “can do” attitude. The ideal candidate will possess good communication and IT skills.

Working between our well-equipped Training Centre based in Newtongrange and our mobile delivery units.

CONTEXT AND PURPOSE OF JOB

RUTS provides young people aged 15-25 with an opportunity to learn new skills using motorcycles/bicycles, and other related activities. RUTS is a fast changing organisation responding to the needs of young people and adapting our services to meet these.

The purpose of this post is to:

• Maintain the fleet of off-road motorcycles
• Provide learning opportunities for young people using motorcycles as the focus. Delivering and supporting the development of a range of services which will be taken to young people in their own communities or delivered at our training centre.
• Provide opportunities for young people to further develop their interest in motorcycle mechanics. The post holder will offer short courses which will provide practical training and personal development.
• Ability to us technology/digital media to engage with young people
• Train staff in the delivery of RUTS motorcycle programmes
• There is scope to further develop this post creatively.

Inspired to make a positive impact on young people’s lives?

Interested in developing your skills and experience around fitness, employability or mechanics? Keen to share this knowledge with aspiring young people? – if the answer to these questions is yes…

Then read on – we may just be the perfect fit!

We are an innovative and exciting organisation who INSPIRE young people aged 15-25 across Scotland to realise their potential and we are looking for someone who shares our passion and commitment to achieve this through delivery of a variety of vocational and employability themed programmes.

This is a full time (35hrs per week) role and the successful applicant will have an enthusiasm for inspiring the next generation - ideally with experience of a fitness related subject (such as boxing or cycling) , mechanics or prior experience in delivering training and support to young people.

CONTEXT AND PURPOSE OF JOB

RUTS is committed to providing vocational training and other support of the highest quality to young people using innovative solutions This role will work with the delivery staff to assist in the planning, delivery and administration of RUTS programmes.

The purpose of this post is to:

• Assist in the delivery of learning opportunities for young people that use motorcycles /bicycles/boxing as a focus.

There is scope to further develop this post creatively with young people.This is not an exhaustive list and you will be required to contribute to the development of this exciting new role in collaboration with the employability programme manager and wider senior management team.

For an informal chat or if you have any questions around any aspect of the role please get in touch on 0131 663 5736

Inspired to make a positive impact on young people’s lives?

Do you have the skills to engage, inspire and progress young people aged 16-24 towards a positive destination? – if the answer to these questions is yes…

Then read on – we may just be the perfect fit!

We are an innovative and exciting organisation who INSPIRE young people across Scotland to realise their potential and we are looking for someone who shares our passion and commitment to achieve this through delivery of a variety of vocational and employability themed programmes.

This is a full time (35hrs per week) role and the successful applicant will have experience in delivering training and supporting individuals into a positive destination.

Context and Purpose

RUTS is committed to providing vocational training and other support of the highest quality to young people using innovative solutions - This role will work as part of a wider team to facilitate in the planning, delivery and achievement of RUTS programmes.

There is scope to further develop this post creatively with young people.

This is not an exhaustive list and you will be required to contribute to the development of this exciting role in collaboration with the employability programme manager and wider staff team.

The Individual

Will be enthusiastic and committed to working with young people, supporting them to identify and remove barriers and helping them to successfully move into positive destinations and achieve better outcomes.

Values based -

· Innovative – Encouraging and nurturing ideas.

· Networks – Connecting and building relationships

· Seamless – Providing effective service delivery through joined up services

· Participative – Collaborating in the design and implementation of services

· Inclusive – Encouraging diversity, welcoming individuals from all communities

· Responsive – Anticipating change and adapting our services to meet needs

· Empowering – Enabling people to reach their potential

We have a friendly and professional ethos, with a strong commitment to quality and innovation, both in terms of the services and products we provide and the way we work together.