Hairdresser

Care Home: Templeton House Care Home

Location: 40 Race Course Road, Ayr, Ayrshire, KA7 2UY

  • Salary: £11.44
  • Contract: Part Time
  • Shift Type: Days
  • Expires On: 12th January 2025
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Job Description

We’re looking for a dedicated Hairdresser to join our care home team, where you’ll provide professional hair services that brighten the days of our residents and help them feel pampered and well-cared for.

Why This Role Matters

As Hairdresser, you’ll play a vital role in enhancing the well-being of our residents. Beyond just cutting and styling hair, you’ll be providing a much-needed touch of normality and comfort, helping our residents look their best and feel great in their day-to-day lives.

What You’ll Do

  • Hair Services: Provide a range of hair services, including cutting, blow-drying, and washing residents’ hair, ensuring each resident leaves your chair feeling refreshed and confident.
  • Salon Cleanliness: Maintain the highest standards of cleanliness and efficiency in the salon area, creating a welcoming and hygienic environment for all.
  • Equipment Care: Use salon equipment safely and effectively, performing regular maintenance to keep everything in top working order.
  • Policy Adherence: Have a strong understanding of care homes policies and procedures, ensuring your work aligns with the provided guidelines.
  • Confidentiality: Always maintain the highest level of confidentiality regarding residents’ personal information.
  • Ongoing Training: Attend mandatory training sessions and any additional training organized by the Home Manager to keep your skills sharp and stay informed on best practices in health and safety.
  • Health & Safety: Be knowledgeable about relevant Health & Safety legislation, using PPE and other safety precautions as required to ensure a safe environment.
  • Chemical Knowledge: Understand the proper use of all chemicals in the salon, using them in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions to ensure safety and effectiveness.

Qualifications & Experience:

  • Proven Hairdressing Skills: Demonstrated experience in hairdressing, with a focus on providing exceptional service in a caring environment.
  • Attention to Detail: A keen eye for detail in both your hairdressing work and in maintaining a clean, organized salon.
  • Communication Skills: Excellent communication skills to build rapport with residents and understand their preferences.
  • Commitment to Care: A compassionate and patient approach, with a genuine interest in the well-being of our residents.

Our care home is part of Care Concern Group; a market leading, family-owned care group operating close to 80 homes across the UK. We are passionate about creating fantastic care homes for our residents to live in and a supportive and fun environment for our team to work in.

If you’re passionate about hairdressing and want to make a real difference in the lives of our residents, we’d love to have you on our team. Join us in creating a caring, stylish environment where our residents can feel their best.

Benefits
  • Pension
  • Onsite Parking
  • Paid PVG
  • Uniform Provided
  • 5.6 Weeks Annual Leave (Based on a full-time contract)

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