Full job description:

Pay rate : £12 per hour 

Based at  95 Marcham Road View located in Derbyshire, Bornais 

At Colten Care we are proud to pay all our staff above the Real Living Wage. In addition we offer career progression opportunities and a range of pay enhancements in all roles. Contact us to find out more. 

Visiting the hairdressing salon is one of the highlights of our residents’ day. It is an enjoyable social activity that supports residents’ dignity and quality of life. The Hairdresser plays an essential role in maintaining that sense of independence, fulfilment and choice. The Hairdresser must be able to cut, style, color, set and permanently wave hair to a professional standard. You will also provide clients with hair and scalp treatments. You will also keep the salon, work areas and equipment clean and well presented. 

Benefits:

Paid breaks  

Excellent inductions, training and ‘on the job’ support Friendly team and great support network of internal professionals  

Real career progression opportunities  

Reward for you if you recommend others to work for us  

Annual pay review  

Additional hours / overtime opportunities to suit your circumstances  

Choice of hot or cold meals and drinks on duty  

Free uniforms  

Contributory pension scheme  

Background checks at no cost to you 

About you:

With a relevant hairdressing qualification, you will already have experience of working as a Hairdresser, and an understanding of working with older people and their particular hairdressing needs. Many of our residents enjoy the social aspect of visiting the salon so you must be friendly, kind, sociable and enjoy conversation. 

Patience and kindness towards our residents living with dementia is essential. You'll be fully literate in English, an effective communicator and will share our goal of delivering excellence in person-centered care.