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 offer some excellent rewards & benefits including:
- We offer all team members 1 free meal per shift.
- Enhanced Bank 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 an EXTRA day off to celebrate that special birthday.
- Company sick pay which is over and above the statutory entitlement. (subject to length of service)
- Refer a Friend Scheme for successful referrals - for all permanent roles within Oakland Care (T&C's apply).
- Recognition and staff appreciation initiatives.
- Long service awards.
And much more……….
Location: Beechwood Grove, 44-48 E Dean Rd, Eastbourne BN20 8EH
Hours: 0 hours per week BANK
Salary: £12 per hour
Contract: BANK - 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!
