Therapist - York

GuestHouse Hotels; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A boutique hotel in York is seeking a Spa Therapist to join their wellness dream team. The role involves delivering a range of treatments and creating a peaceful environment for guests. Applicants should have recognised qualifications and a passion for guest care. Benefits include competitive pay, extra holiday for your birthday, and discounts on hotel services.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Paid breaks

Extra holiday for your birthday

Discounts on hotel services

Loaded break between treatments

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a spa or wellness setting.
• A warm, professional manner.
• Reliability and discretion.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a range of treatments with expert care.
• Create a peaceful environment for guests.
• Advise guests on treatments and products.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene.
• Work closely with the spa and hotel teams.

Skills

Massage therapy

Guest care

Cleanliness and hygiene

Professional demeanor

Education

Recognised qualifications in massage therapy (Level 3 or equivalent)

Job description

Hello York Now recruiting for a Spa Therapist at the Spa at No.1 York. Do you have healing hands and a passion for pampering? Can you deliver tranquillity with a smile and a perfectly folded towel? If so, we'd love to welcome you to our wellness dream team. Here at the Spa at No.1 York, we're a small but stylish, family‑run boutique hotel, and we're looking for a Spa Therapist who's equal parts skilled, serene, and sensational at making guests feel like royalty (or at least like they've stepped out of a medieval spa retreat). While we welcome all applications, please note that this role is dedicated to wellness treatments rather than beauty treatments. The role is for 32 hours per week and will include weekend work.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a range of treatments – massages, facials, etc. with expert care and a calming touch.
• Create a peaceful, welcoming environment that guests never want to leave.
• Advising guests on treatments, products, and post‑spa bliss.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness, hygiene, and serenity.
• Work closely with the spa and hotel teams to ensure a seamless guest experience.

Qualifications

• Recognised qualifications in massage therapy (Level 3 or equivalent).
• Previous experience in a spa or wellness setting.
• A warm, professional manner and a genuine love for guest care.
• A sense of humour and a love for York's rich heritage – from Roman baths to Viking saunas (probably).
• Reliability, discretion, and a passion for wellness.

What’s in it for you

• Work in a stylish, intimate hotel that feels more like a home than a group brand.
• Be part of a small, close‑knit team where your ideas matter.
• Competitive pay and plenty of guest‑powered stories.
• An extra holiday day for your birthday.
• All breaks are paid.
• Loaded break between each treatment for relaxation and set‑up.
• A team room with its own pantry full of food and free meal on shift.
• Discounts on staying/dining in any of our hotels/restaurants/spas.
• The satisfaction of turning a city break into a cherished memory.