Volunteer Hairdresser

PENNINE CARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST; Milnrow; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mental health organization in Milnrow is seeking volunteers who are qualified hairdressers to provide hairdressing services within their Mental Health Inpatient Services. This role aims to enhance the wellbeing of patients by offering services such as hair cutting and styling. Ideal candidates should have a Level 2 qualification in hairdressing/barbering and possess good communication skills. Volunteers will receive appreciation and gain new skills while making a positive impact.

Benefits

Our thanks and appreciation

New skills and knowledge

Satisfaction from helping others

Qualifications

• DBS level for this role is: Enhanced with adult barred list.
• At least level 2 qualification in hairdressing/barbering required.
• Good communication skills essential.
• Punctuality and reliability are important.

Responsibilities

• Providing hairdressing services like cutting, setting, and blow drying.

Skills

Communication skills

Punctuality

Reliability

Ability to engage with service users

Education

Level 2 qualification in hairdressing/barbering

Job description

Overview

The volunteer role will enhance our patients' sense of wellbeing. We are looking for friendly and qualified hairdressers to provide hairdressing services within our Mental Health Inpatient Services. If you want to gain experience, improve your job prospects, or just want to give some of your time to help others, this volunteering role could be for you. The role is intended to increase the feeling of wellbeing of our patients by them having their hair done.

What the role involves

• Providing hairdressing services: Cutting, Setting, Blow dry

Requirements / Qualifications

• DBS level for this role is: Enhanced with adult barred list
• At least level 2 qualification in hairdressing/barbering
• Good communication skills
• Punctuality and reliability
• Ability to effectively engage with service users

Rewards and expectations

• Our thanks and appreciation
• New skills and knowledge
• Satisfaction from helping others

Safeguarding and eligibility

Please note: To meet our Trust's safeguarding obligations applicants for this volunteer role must be aged 18 or over. We offer opportunities in other services for people aged 16 and 17; please contact the volunteer service to discuss these roles.

About Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust

We are proud to provide high quality mental health and learning disability services, both inpatient and in the community across five boroughs of Greater Manchester - Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport and Tameside and Glossop. Our vision is for a happier and more hopeful life for everyone in our communities and our staff work hard to deliver the very best care for the people who use our services. We\'re really proud of our #PennineCarePeople and do everything we can to make sure we are a great place to work. We want our volunteers to reflect the diversity of the people we support, and we encourage and welcome applications from people across all our communities.

Volunteer recruitment

Applying to become a volunteer may seem a little daunting for some people; however, the volunteer service is here to guide and support you through the process. Please be aware that due to the robust process, recruitment can sometimes take a few weeks. Throughout the process you will have informal meetings with us and the service where you will be volunteering. In addition to this we will require you to:

• Complete an identity (ID) check
• Complete a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
• Complete an Occupational health assessment
• Give details for two references
• Complete relevant training

DBS checks for volunteers are free and the level of check is dependent on the role you are undertaking. We encourage applicants to join the DBS Update Service which is also free for volunteers. You can find information on the DBS Update Service here: www.gov.uk/dbs-update-service

We look forward to you joining us and making a difference.