Bank Hairdresser

Kingsacre Care Home; Clydebank; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established care home seeks a dedicated Hairdresser to enhance resident well-being through professional hair services. In this vital role, you will not only provide haircuts and styles but also contribute to a caring and comfortable atmosphere. Your responsibilities will include maintaining high salon hygiene standards and ensuring safety in all practices. If you’re passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of older adults through your hairdressing skills, we would love to welcome you to our team.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in hairdressing, focusing on exceptional service in a caring environment.
• Keen eye for detail in hairdressing and maintaining cleanliness.
• Excellent communication skills to engage with residents.

Responsibilities

• Provide hair services including cutting and styling for residents.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene standards in the salon.
• Ensure safety and proper use of salon equipment and chemicals.

Skills

Hairdressing Skills

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Commitment to Care

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Our purpose built service is positioned with views of the Campsie Hills near the historic town of Clydebank. Our care home is proud to offer up to 66-residents the highest standards of Nursing, Residential, Dementia and Respite Care, as well as Palliative Care for older adults.

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.