Hairdresser & Nails

Oakland Care; Tonbridge and Malling; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A luxurious care provider is seeking a Hairdresser to bring creativity and care to its residents. Your responsibilities include assisting with hair and beauty, supporting lifestyle activities, and enhancing the residents' experience. The ideal candidate should have qualifications in hair dressing, strong communication skills, and experience in the beauty sector. Join us to make a difference in the lives of those we support while enjoying various employee benefits, including flexible hours and recognition initiatives.

Benefits

Free meal per shift

Enhanced Bank Holiday pay

Increased Annual Leave entitlement

Cycle to Work scheme

Extra day off for milestone birthdays

Company sick pay

Refer a Friend scheme

Long service awards

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of hair and beauty service desired.
• Good knowledge of COSHH.
• Previous experience in a customer service environment.

Responsibilities

• Support residents with hair and beauty within the home.
• Support the Hospitality Manager with lifestyles activities.
• Undertake tasks professionally, reflecting company values.

Skills

Good communication skills

Organizational skills

Caring nature

Flexible and adaptable

Self-motivated

Education

Qualification in hair dressing and beauty

Hair and beauty certificate

Job description

Join our team as a Hairdresser at Oakland Care and unleash your creativity! From styling residents' hair to supporting lifestyle activities, your role will be key in making a difference. Apply now and be a part of our luxurious care experience!

We offersome excellent rewards & benefits including:

• We offer all team members 1 freemeal per shift.
• EnhancedBank Holiday pay.
• Increased Annual Leave entitlement. Team members who work with us for 3 years or more, get extra annual leave.
• Cycle to Work scheme – Why not save money on commuting costs and improve your health at the same time.
• Milestone Birthdays - get anEXTRAday off to celebratethat special birthday.
• Company sickpay which is over and above the statutory entitlement. (subjectto length of service)
• Refer a FriendScheme for successfulreferrals- for all permanentroles within Oakland Care (T&C's apply).
• Recognition and staff appreciation initiatives.
• Long service awards.

And much more……….

Location: Hyllden Heights, Tonbridge Road, Hildenborough, Tonbridge TN11 9HJ

Hours: 40 hours per week

Salary: £14.00 per hour

Contract: Temporary - Maternity Cover

Shifts: Days

What do you need to succeed?

Our Hairdresser, assist our care teams to provide an exceptional service, supporting the Reception and Lifestyles Teams.

This is a crucial position and central to the lives of the people we support, so good people skills are essential alongside strong people and organisational skills. If you have previous experience working in the hair and beuty sector, and have an affinity for care – this is the role for you

As a Hairdresser, your key responsibilities will include:

• Supports residents with hair and beauty within the home
• Support the Hospitality Manager with lifestyles activities taking place within the home
• Undertake tasks as designated in a professional manner, reflecting the values of Oakland Care Group in a person‑centred way.

To be successful in this role, you need to have/be:

Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Qualification in hair dressing and beauty.
• Hold hair and beauty certificate.
• Minimum one (1) year hair and beauty service is desired.
• Good knowledge and understanding of COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health).
• Previous experience in customer service environment.
• Knowledge of challenging behaviour / dementia awareness.

Skills and Competencies

Essential

• Verbal and writing abilities necessary to communicate and work effectively with various levels of staff, residents, family members and other agencies.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow work schedules.

Attributes

Essential

• Ability to promote a professional image for the company at all times.
• A caring nature and intuitive sensitivity to the needs of others; diplomatic.
• Passion for excellence.
• Able and willing to work flexible hours, such as during an emergency situation.
• Self‑motivated, confident and enthusiastic.
• Flexible and able to adapt to change.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Approachable.
• Reliable and punctual.
• Ability to travel to other homes for training/support.

“Our mission” is to provide exceptional homes for people to live, love and be loved where everyone is part of our Family

• Family
• Integrity
• Respect
• Exceptional
• Sustainable

Apply now!

If you’re ready to start your journey and make a difference, then don’t delay and apply today!