Beauty Therapist Apprentice
The Beauty Barn
Cheshire, WA16 7NY
Closes in 3 days (Tuesday 24 September at 11:59pm)
Posted on 26 October 2023
Summary
You will be expected to complete a full range of Level 2 treatments whilst embedding their new skills learnt on their Level 3 programme. Duties include, meeting and greeting customers, answering the phone and taking bookings.
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Training course
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Advanced beauty therapist (level 3)
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Hours
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25 hours to be agreed at interview.
The salon is open: Tuesday - Thursday between 9am - 9pm
Friday between 9am - 6.30pm and Saturday 9am-5pm
Monday at Macclesfield College
25 hours a week
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Possible start date
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Monday 30 September
Work
As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and
work alongside experienced staff.
What you’ll do at work
The successful applicant will be expected to assist in the everyday running of the salon including some front of house duties including:
- Promoting and selling beauty products
- Ensuring all rooms and equipment are maintained in pristine condition in accordance to health and safety regulations
- Cleaning, preparing and tidying treatment rooms
- You will be expected to complete a full range of Level 2 treatments, at the salon standard and within commercially viable times, whilst embedding their new skills learnt on their Level 3 programme - such as providing waxing treatments, foot treatments, facials, make-up treatments, hand and nail treatments and basic massage.
Where you’ll work
Owen House Farn Offices
Wood Lane
Mobberley
Cheshire
WA16 7NY
Training
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or
other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.
College or training organisation
MACCLESFIELD COLLEGE
Your training course
Advanced beauty therapist (level 3)
Equal to A level
Course contents
perform advanced consultations for advanced manual and technical therapies to design bespoke treatment plans to include: factors that affect the treatment; in-depth client lifestyle profiling; body and skin analysis including type, condition and characteristics; postural analysis and the identification of any postural faults, characteristics, body shapes, lifestyle and health guidance; solutions for improving the condition of the clients’ physical appearance and emotional welfare; specific client risk assessment to establish suitability and indicators for treatment; the recognition of any contra-indications and take the necessary action; advice on expected and adverse contra-actions during or after the treatment; taking appropriate remedial action if the client experiences discomfort or contra-actions
communication skills, to build and maintain clients' trust, by providing and collating accurate and relevant information, explaining the treatment procedure at each stage in the process
establish suitability for treatment by completing appropriate tests including: allergy, sensitivity
works in compliance against organisational operations to meet legal, local rules, industry requirements, treatment protocols, manufacturers' instructions and guidance
ensure the client's records are completed, signed, maintained and stored accurately (manual or electronic methods) in accordance with legal and organisational operations
maintain safe and effective methods of working in accordance with organisational operations to meet legal, local rules, industry requirements, treatment protocols, manufacturers' instructions and guidance by: maintaining personal hygiene, protection and presentation; maintaining client confidentiality and discretion before, during and after the treatments; positioning the client to meet the needs of the service; ensuring own posture and working methods minimise fatigue and the risk of injury to yourself and client; ensuring environmental conditions are suitable for the client and the treatment; keeping work area clean and tidy (products, tools and equipment);using working methods that minimise the risk of cross-infection; promoting environmental and sustainable working practices; disposal of waste materials to meet legal requirements
prepare the client for treatment, whilst maintaining client's discretion, modesty and privacy. Maintain client comfort and care by checking the client's wellbeing before, during and after the treatment and allowing sufficient post-treatment recovery time.
perform, implement and complete risk assessment protocols in relation to the environment, treatment and client risk. Liaise with non-health care and health care practitioners when required.
implement, perform and adapt advanced manual therapies, inclusive of Swedish massage (face, scalp and body), singularly or as a course to meet client’s physical and psychological characteristics, treatment objectives (relaxing, wellbeing, uplifting, detoxifying and stimulating) needs and expectations. To include: effleurage, petrissage, tapotment, vibration and friction; deep tissue, light touch, lymphatic drainage and pressure point massage; advanced techniques using the forearm, wrist and elbow; choice of massage mediums
implement, perform and adapt advanced facial technical (electrical or mechanical) therapy treatments, singularly or as a course to improve and maintain facial contour and muscle condition and increase lymphatic drainage, to improve face, neck and shoulder skin condition, to meet the client’s needs and expectations. To include the following advanced facial technical electrical or mechanical techniques/current types: galvanic; micro-current; microdermabrasion; low intensity LED light (below 500mW); skin warming devices; high/radio frequency (range 3khz- 300GHz (including high frequency 3khz -30mhz); lymphatic drainage equipment
implement, perform and adapt advanced body technical (electrical or mechanical) therapy treatments, singularly or as a course to improve body skin condition, improve body contour and muscle condition and increase lymphatic drainage to meet the client’s needs and expectations. To include the following advanced body technical electrical or mechanical techniques/current types: galvanic; micro-current; microdermabrasion; low intensity LED light (below 500mW); skin warming devices; high/radio frequency (range 3khz- 300GHz (including high frequency 3khz -30mhz); electrical muscle stimulation, lymphatic drainage equipment
select and prepare the relevant products, tools and equipment to suit the treatment objectives and plan
use and adapt the products, equipment, tools and treatment duration to suit the client's skin type and characteristics, body type, body condition, sensitivity and tolerance
advise on the environmental and lifestyle factors that impact the human body, systems and their effects on the ageing process
resolve problems that may occur during treatments, and refer when required
adapt advanced manual therapies treatments to suit different treatment objectives and treatment areas
ensure the finished result is to the client's satisfaction and meets the agreed treatment objectives
identify, resolve and report organisational operational problems within the scope of responsibility
provide detailed, written, post treatment advice and recommendations to include: post treatment and follow- up procedures, aftercare products, avoidance of activities that may cause contra-actions or that reduce treatment benefits, time intervals between treatments, present and future products, homecare routines /treatments
evaluate the treatment outcome in order to inform further treatment recommendations
promote and sell products suitable for advanced manual and technical therapy services and treatments to include: link selling and long-term treatment planning to include; lifestyle and health guidance
promote sales and additional treatments to enhance the client experience and overall treatment results
adjust performance to meet targets consistently and within the agreed timescale by reviewing and recording progress
develop and maintain salon procedures to safely control work operations, the management of salon business systems and processes including, successful business planning, financial effectiveness, promotional and marketing activities, team development, salon operations and supporting client service improvements, problem solving practice. Apply time and self-management principles
supervise, coordinate and organise individual and team activities, whilst maintaining good working relationships with individuals and team members
manage own continuing professional development (CPD) incorporating research, professional practice and progression
perform advanced consultations for advanced manual and technical therapies to design bespoke treatment plans to include: factors that affect the treatment; in-depth client lifestyle profiling; body and skin analysis including type, condition and characteristics; postural analysis and the identification of any postural faults, characteristics, body shapes, lifestyle and health guidance; solutions for improving the condition of the clients’ physical appearance and emotional welfare; specific client risk assessment to establish suitability and indicators for treatment; the recognition of any contra-indications and take the necessary action; advice on expected and adverse contra-actions during or after the treatment; taking appropriate remedial action if the client experiences discomfort or contra-actions
communication skills, to build and maintain clients' trust, by providing and collating accurate and relevant information, explaining the treatment procedure at each stage in the process
establish suitability for treatment by completing appropriate tests including: allergy, sensitivity
works in compliance against organisational operations to meet legal, local rules, industry requirements, treatment protocols, manufacturers' instructions and guidance
ensure the client's records are completed, signed, maintained and stored accurately (manual or electronic methods) in accordance with legal and organisational operations
maintain safe and effective methods of working in accordance with organisational operations to meet legal, local rules, industry requirements, treatment protocols, manufacturers' instructions and guidance by: maintaining personal hygiene, protection and presentation; maintaining client confidentiality and discretion before, during and after the treatments; positioning the client to meet the needs of the service; ensuring own posture and working methods minimise fatigue and the risk of injury to yourself and client; ensuring environmental conditions are suitable for the client and the treatment; keeping work area clean and tidy (products, tools and equipment);using working methods that minimise the risk of cross-infection; promoting environmental and sustainable working practices; disposal of waste materials to meet legal requirements
prepare the client for treatment, whilst maintaining client's discretion, modesty and privacy. Maintain client comfort and care by checking the client's wellbeing before, during and after the treatment and allowing sufficient post-treatment recovery time.
perform, implement and complete risk assessment protocols in relation to the environment, treatment and client risk. Liaise with non-health care and health care practitioners when required.
implement, perform and adapt advanced manual therapies, inclusive of Swedish massage (face, scalp and body), singularly or as a course to meet client’s physical and psychological characteristics, treatment objectives (relaxing, wellbeing, uplifting, detoxifying and stimulating) needs and expectations. To include: effleurage, petrissage, tapotment, vibration and friction; deep tissue, light touch, lymphatic drainage and pressure point massage; advanced techniques using the forearm, wrist and elbow; choice of massage mediums
implement, perform and adapt advanced facial technical (electrical or mechanical) therapy treatments, singularly or as a course to improve and maintain facial contour and muscle condition and increase lymphatic drainage, to improve face, neck and shoulder skin condition, to meet the client’s needs and expectations. To include the following advanced facial technical electrical or mechanical techniques/current types: galvanic; micro-current; microdermabrasion; low intensity LED light (below 500mW); skin warming devices; high/radio frequency (range 3khz- 300GHz (including high frequency 3khz -30mhz); lymphatic drainage equipment
implement, perform and adapt advanced body technical (electrical or mechanical) therapy treatments, singularly or as a course to improve body skin condition, improve body contour and muscle condition and increase lymphatic drainage to meet the client’s needs and expectations. To include the following advanced body technical electrical or mechanical techniques/current types: galvanic; micro-current; microdermabrasion; low intensity LED light (below 500mW); skin warming devices; high/radio frequency (range 3khz- 300GHz (including high frequency 3khz -30mhz); electrical muscle stimulation, lymphatic drainage equipment
use and adapt the products, equipment, tools and treatment duration to suit the client's skin type and characteristics, body type, body condition, sensitivity and tolerance
advise on the environmental and lifestyle factors that impact the human body, systems and their effects on the ageing process
resolve problems that may occur during treatments, and refer when required
adapt advanced manual therapies treatments to suit different treatment objectives and treatment areas
ensure the finished result is to the client's satisfaction and meets the agreed treatment objectives
identify, resolve and report organisational operational problems within the scope of responsibility
provide detailed, written, post treatment advice and recommendations to include: post treatment and follow- up procedures, aftercare products, avoidance of activities that may cause contra-actions or that reduce treatment benefits, time intervals between treatments, present and future products, homecare routines /treatments
evaluate the treatment outcome in order to inform further treatment recommendations
promote and sell products suitable for advanced manual and technical therapy services and treatments to include: link selling and long-term treatment planning to include; lifestyle and health guidance
promote sales and additional treatments to enhance the client experience and overall treatment results
adjust performance to meet targets consistently and within the agreed timescale by reviewing and recording progress
develop and maintain salon procedures to safely control work operations, the management of salon business systems and processes including, successful business planning, financial effectiveness, promotional and marketing activities, team development, salon operations and supporting client service improvements, problem solving practice. Apply time and self-management principles
supervise, coordinate and organise individual and team activities, whilst maintaining good working relationships with individuals and team members
manage own continuing professional development (CPD) incorporating research, professional practice and progression
Your training plan
- Level 3 Advanced Beauty Therapist Apprenticeship Qualification
- Functional Skills Maths & English - if required
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
- English (grade 5/B+)
- Maths (grade 5/B+)
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can
adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Presentation skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
Other requirements
Due to the position of this salon, it is an absolute necessity that the candidate has their own transport, as the salon is not on any public transport routes.
About this company
We are not your typical salon. Based in the stunning countryside we are a salon over four unique pods. Located in Mobberley near Knutsford, we are a one stop beauty barn for all your beauty needs.
We are passionate about delivering unforgettable results with driven pamper experience.
https://thebeautybarnmobberley.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)
After this apprenticeship
- After completion of your apprenticeship you will potentially have the opportunity to progress onto full time positions within the business
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
MACCLESFIELD COLLEGE
Maxim Business Training
apprenticeshiprecruitment@macclesfield.ac.uk
+441625410022
The reference code for this apprenticeship is
VAC1000199774.
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