Apprenticeship Advanced Beauty Therapist
Sanctum Beauty and Wellness Salon
ROYSTON, SG8 0EF
Closes in 6 days (Monday 7 October at 11:59pm)
Posted on 4 September 2024
Summary
Are you a passionate beauty therapist with a Level 2 qualification, eager to elevate your skills? Sanctum Beauty Salon is excited to offer an incredible opportunity for a dedicated apprentice to advance to a Level 3 apprenticeship with us.
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Training course
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Advanced beauty therapist (level 3)
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Hours
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Hours of work working the day release for training in-college, for example, Monday day release/ off.
Tuesday 12-6pm,
Wed 11am-8am,
Thurs 10am-4.30pm,
Fri 11am-8.30pm,
Sat 9am-5pm alternating in/day off,
Sunday – closed.
30 hours a week
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Possible start date
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Thursday 31 October
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
- With mentoring support, to deliver a variety of luxury beauty treatments (body treatments, massages, facials, waxing and manicure/pedicure) in a safe and comfortable manner.
- Carrying Level 2 Beauty treatments to a high standard aimed at paying clientele.
- Using electrical beauty treatment services/ products
- Acknowledging and responding to relevant customer queries, needs and expectations
- Maintain equipment and sample inventory of products
- Maintain client’s files whilst maintaining client confidentiality
- Suggest and promote retail products or additional services
- Uphold hygiene standards and follow health and safety regulations in accordance with the salon procedures
- Apply best beauty treatment practices and be up to date with market trends
- Attend in-house training and be committed to the Level 3 Apprenticeship programme.
Where you’ll work
CLOPTON FARM
LOWER ROAD
CROYDON
ROYSTON
SG8 0EF
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
CAMBRIDGE REGIONAL 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 Diploma in Beauty Therapy
- Beauty Therapist Standard - Skills, Knowledge and Behaviours.
- Functional Skills Level 2 Maths and English (Exemptions apply)
Day release at Cambridge campus and working alongside a team of highly qualified, friendly and professional beauty therapists at Sanctum Beauty and Wellness Salon.
The apprentice would be assigned an assessor through the college, who would typically come out to visit in the workplace to assess workplace competence. The knowledge side would be provided via day release attendance at Cambridge Campus, assignments, evidence of workplace competence. Portfolio would be checked via an online Smart Assessor.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 4/C)
- Maths (grade 4/C)
- Beauty Therapist (grade Pass)
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
- Administrative skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
- Positive attitude
- Willing to partake in training
Other requirements
There will be opportunities to progress within the beauty salon business for the right candidate.
The very nature of the job role means standing at long periods and good body posture is important. Also, to have a real passion for a career within the industry and prides themselves in providing great customer service. The working roster is a 2 week shift pattern, which includes alternating weekends off (closed Sunday’s) and working a mix of early 4.30pm finishes and late shifts to 9pm during the week.
The beauty salon has no public transport nearby. Therefore, the successful applicant will be required to have access to their own means of transport to the workplace.
It’s encouraged that applicants that hold a Level 2 Beauty Therapist qualification to apply who are keen to progress onto Level 3 with this new Employer.
After this apprenticeship
There will be opportunities to progress within the beauty salon business for the right candidate.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
CAMBRIDGE REGIONAL COLLEGE
Hannah
01223 418778
The reference code for this apprenticeship is
VAC1000274880.
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Closes in 6 days (Monday 7 October at 11:59pm)
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