Apprentice Hairdresser L2

CORE THERAPIES LTD

Newbury, RG14 1AL

Closes on Tuesday 24 December

Posted on 25 October 2024

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Summary

Opportunity available for a keen applicant who has a passion for all things hair and would like to become a team member of a stylish spa salon. We have created an environment where our guests leave having an experience. We encourage you to excel in your expertise and follow any career progression opportunities that appeal to you.

Annual wage
£9,984 a year

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After the 1st year the apprentice will have the opportunity to earn commission on services and retail sales. Staff incentives and rewards given where exceptional commitment and progress is made.

Training course
Hairdressing professional (level 2)
Hours
Monday - Saturday. Shifts may vary and can include evenings. Training given within this period.

30 hours a week

Possible start date

Wednesday 1 January

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

  • Assisting their team offering services to clients and supporting the upkeep of the salon
  • Customer service is trained for high standards to give an experience to our clients
  • Training will form a large part of the apprentice week with both practical, theory and web-based training 
  • You will learn skills required to support your own salon social media pages in order to create your own guest list

Where you’ll work

7 Weavers Walk

Northbrook Street

Newbury

RG14 1AL

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

KLEEK APPRENTICESHIPS LIMITED

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

    • Level 2 hairdressing, additional industry beauty and hair specialist training. social media, brand led training to support product and equipment use
    • Training will be supported and available according to ability

    Requirements

    Desirable qualifications

    GCSE or equivalent in:

    • English (grade 5)
    • maths (grade 5)
    • science (grade 5)

    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
    • IT skills
    • Attention to detail
    • Organisation skills
    • Customer care skills
    • Team working
    • Creative
    • Initiative
    • Patience

    Other requirements

    You will be client facing in a service industry. Communication is a major part of our service provision. Being a team player is a huge advantage alongside general common sense and initiative. The apprenticeship is very physical therefore self care is essential in order to maintain stamina and general health.

    About this company

    Core Therapies is a small independent business of 35 years with a passion to support our staff and our guests. We like to go the extra mile to give our guests that special treat and expert experience offering all things to enhance their natural core beauty.

    http://www.coretherapiesltd.co.uk (opens in new tab)

    After this apprenticeship

    • Candidates will have the opportunity to grow with the business and become specialists in their chosen field as well as become part of the management structure

    Ask a question

    The contact for this apprenticeship is:

    CORE THERAPIES LTD

    Jo Smith

    jo@coretherapiesltd.co.uk

    07748980419

    The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000284117.

    Apply now

    Closes on Tuesday 24 December

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    Company’s application instructions

    On receipt of CV and covering Letter, candidate will be invited for an initial video call meet and greet. We will talk about your reasons for applying, your interests and any ambitions you may have. If the call is successful the candidate will be invited to a face to face interview. We are looking for serious candidates who would like to pursue a career in the hairdressing industry and would like to become a full-time team member once qualified with Core Therapies.