Apprentice Hairdresser

Company: Florence Jean 8990 Ltd T/A Bodle Wallace Hair
Location: Ashby de la Zouch, LE65 1HA
Type: Apprenticeship
Salary: Apprenticeship Minimum Wage
Sector: Retail and Commercial Enterprise
Ref: VAC-00971
Application Deadline Date: 12/07/2024
Start Date: 30/09/2024
Positions Available: 1
Working Week: WED:11:00am – 8:00pm, THU:11:00am – 8:00pm, FRI:9:00 am - 6:00pm & SAT: 9:00am – 3:30pm

Brief Description

Exciting opportunity for an apprentice hairdresser to join a brand-new salon in Ashby De La Zouch, working for two very experienced and busy stylists. We are looking for a hardworking, creative and motivated individual to help in the salon and to pass a wealth of hairdressing knowledge over to.

Qualifications Required

GCSE Maths and English at Grade 4/C or above (Apprentices lacking these qualifications must gain them before taking the end point assessment.)

Personal Qualities

• Hardworking
• Reliable
• Motivated
• Creative
• Takes pride in appearance
• Easy to get on with
• Chatty
• Friendly
• Positive mindset

Skills Required

• Good communicator: Able to talk with clients when welcoming them into the salon.
• Interpersonal Skills: Empathy and patience with clients.
• Professionalism: Punctuality and maintaining a neat appearance.
• Teamwork: Ability to collaborate and support colleagues.
• Adaptability: Flexibility and willingness to learn.
• Customer Service Orientation: Client-focused and good problem-solving.
• Work Ethic: Reliability, motivation, and a proactive approach.
• Attention to Detail: Precision and strong observational skills.

Training to be Provided

Level 2 Hair Professionals apprenticeship standard Hairdressing or Barbering
Level 1/2 Functional Skills in maths and English (if required)

This apprenticeship is delivered through a combination of Work Based Assessment and day/block release. The programme will culminate in an End Point Assessment, where all the skills and knowledge gained on the apprenticeship will be formally tested.

Future Prospects

We are committed to training applicants to the highest standard and there will be a possible full-time role at the end of this apprenticeship.

Vacancy Detail

On an average week you will be expected to:
• Attend Day Release at College
• Support stylists
• Reception duties
• Housekeeping
• Preparing needed tools for services
• Attending in-house training when needed
• Greeting clients and making refreshments

Other Information

Working days Wednesday-Friday include 1 hour lunch break, Saturday- 30-minute lunch break.
This is a physically-demanding role, you will be on your feet most of the day.

All applicants must have their own travel arrangements sorted to ensure attendance to working hours, and travel to Burton town centre for college attendance.

There will be incentives for pay increases.