Apprentice Hair Stylist

Grimsby Institute

Louth, LN11 0SZ

Closes in 4 days (Friday 20 September at 11:59pm)

Posted on 6 September 2024

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Summary

Salon Carina is offering a fantastic opportunity to start your hairdressing career as our new apprentice. You will be mentored by experts in our friendly, modern, professional salon. You’ll complete accredited qualifications at college, whilst gaining practical hands-on experience from training sessions, observing and being mentored in the salon.

Annual wage
£9,984 a year

Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

Starting at £6.40 per hour.

Training course
Hairdressing professional (level 2)
Hours
Working hours will be slightly flexible, scheduled between the salon opening times: Monday - 09.00 - 16.30 (college day) Tuesday to Saturday - 09.00 - 18.30

30 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 30 September

Duration

2 Years

Positions available

1

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

Located within the Brackenborough Lakes resort on the outskirts of Louth, Salon Carina is a vibrant salon offering clients a high quality, personal service. As our new apprentice you will be fully mentored and supported by our highly skilled team, helping you develop into a fully qualified stylist. 
 
Your day to day duties will include:

  • Observing and learning different cutting and styling techniques
  • Being mentored and completing practical training with the salon owner
  • Building strong relationships with our clients, and providing exceptional customer service
  • Front of house duties, including booking appointments, answering the telephone and welcoming customers
  • Attending college training, and external training sessions
  • Learning how to shampoo hair in preparation for the stylist
  • Leaning how blow dry and straighten hair correctly
  • Learning proper techniques for colouring and colour removal
  • Assisting our qualified stylists with hair foils
  • Maintaining salon cleanliness with housekeeping and laundry duties
  • Replenishing stock and making sure the salon is presented in the best way possible
  • All other associated duties as required 

Where you’ll work

Brackenborough Hotel

Cordeaux Corner

Louth

LN11 0SZ

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

TEC PARTNERSHIP

Your training course

Hairdressing professional (level 2)

Equal to GCSE

Course contents
  • Adhere to legal and organisational requirements for the safe use of products, tools, materials and equipment.
  • Apply safe, hygienic, and effective methods of working and infection control, while completing hairdressing services.
  • Use communication and etiquette that meets industry requirements, suits and is appropriate to the organisation.
  • Maintain the client’s confidentiality and comfort (modesty, privacy) at the start and during the service.
  • Advise clients (new and regular) pre, during and after service on the maintenance of the look, complementary services and retail products available in the salon.
  • Promote yourself, your organisation, products and services via a variety of social channels.
  • Carry out wider salon duties to support the salon business (e.g. services, bookings, payments, retail, upselling and sales).
  • Use a range of products, tools, equipment used in Hairdressing services in accordance with legal organisational requirements.
  • Complete and maintain client records in accordance with legal and organisational requirements.
  • Work as part of a team to support the salon businesses.
  • Use working methods that promote environmental and sustainable working practices.
  • Carry out a consultation, examine and analyse the hair, skin and scalp and complete relevant industry tests (e.g. hair classification type and characteristics tests).
  • Identify (question/observation) any contraindications or limiting factors that are likely to affect or influence the service.
  • Shampoo, condition and treat the hair and scalp.
  • Dry and finish hair using a range of techniques to create a range of looks, that meets the intended shape, direction, balance and volume agreed with the client.
  • Use current setting and dressing techniques to create a range of looks that meets the intended shape, direction, balance, and volume agreed with the client.
  • Cut hair using a range of technical skills and cutting techniques to create a range of looks, considering weight distribution, cutting angles, balance and degree of graduation, and the natural growth patterns of the hair, length of the hair ( club cutting, scissor over comb, clipper over comb, texturising, freehand, thinning, layering and razor cutting).
  • Restyle hair to create a personalised short or medium (above the shoulder) length hair cut, changing the shape, length and style hair using a range of cutting techniques.
  • Complete a range of hair colouring and lightening services to change the depth and tone using current colouring techniques (e.g. freehand techniques, woven highlights or lowlights, root re-touch, half head and full head application, temporary, semi-permanent, demi- permanent, quasi-permanent, permanent colour and lighteners).
  • Evaluate the results of the service.

    • Your training plan

    Our Hairdressing apprenticeships run on a college day-release model. You will attend college sessions at The Grimsby Institute, once each week on a Monday (09.00-16.30, within term-time only). You will then work flexibly in the salon Tuesday to Friday, observing and learning from our highly skilled team. 

    Grimsby Institute provides a free college bus service in and around the local area, to help with travel to and from college. 

    More training information

    You will complete a Level 2 Hairdressing Professional Apprenticeship Standard, and Level 2 Diploma for Hairdressing Professionals, as well as a bespoke programme of practical, technical and vocational learning. 

    Requirements

    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
    • Logical
    • Team working
    • Creative
    • Initiative
    • Non judgemental
    • Patience

    Other requirements

    Salon Carina is located within the Brackenborough Lakes Resort, just on the outskirts of Louth. Please check the location and ensure you would be able to travel to work every day. As part of this apprenticeship you will attend day-release college sessions once each week at The Grimsby Institute (Mondays). There is a free college bus service available in and around the local area - https://grimsby.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/GIFHE-TRANSPORT-TIMETABLE-24.25-MASTER.pdf

    About this company

    Join the talented team at Salon Carina, where we help clients become the best version of themselves through exceptional hair and beauty services. Nestled in the serene Brackenborough Lakes Resort near the charming town of Louth, our salon offers a tranquil and inspiring environment to work and grow your career. - At Salon Carina, we believe in the power of a complete beauty experience, blending expert hairdressing with top-tier beauty, body treatments, and makeup services. Our commitment to excellence and creativity sets us apart, making us a trusted destination for clients seeking to achieve their ultimate beauty vision. - As a Hairdressing Apprentice, you’ll be part of a forward-thinking salon that not only values high-quality service but also invests in your professional development. Our structured training programme is designed to nurture your talent and transform you into a top professional in the industry. You’ll have the opportunity to work with leading products, learn cutting-edge techniques, and be mentored by experienced stylists. - Salon Carina is more than just a workplace; it’s a vibrant community where your passion for hairdressing will thrive. If you’re eager to develop your skills, embrace creativity, and be part of a team that’s dedicated to making clients look and feel their best, then we want to hear from you. Join us at Salon Carina and start your journey towards a fulfilling and dynamic career in hairdressing.

    https://saloncarina.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

    After this apprenticeship

    Salon Carina are offering this apprenticeship with a view of the successful candidate continuing onto a long-term career in the industry. There may be an opportunity to progress to a Level 3 Advanced and Creative Hair Apprenticeship.

    Ask a question

    The contact for this apprenticeship is:

    TEC PARTNERSHIP

    Helena Gollings

    myapprenticeship@grimsby.ac.uk

    01472311222

    The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000275229.

    Apply now

    Closes in 4 days (Friday 20 September at 11:59pm)

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