Mannamead Hair Care and Beauty

Mannamead Hair Care and Beauty are looking for a Level 2 apprentice to join their friendly hairdressing team. The employer is looking for someone who is enthusiastic with good social skills, who is creative, and really keen to learn.

The Apprentice’s Role

Duties are likely to include; booking appointments, shampooing, conditioning, blow drying and styling hair, and colouring and lightening using a range of techniques. You’ll study hairdressing topics such as hair and skin testing, the effects of chemicals on hair and skin, and the principles of hair colour selection, alongside environmental and sustainable working practices.

There’s also the option to learn about promoting products, perming, and working with different hair types. You will also be required to attend weekly college sessions to cover additional practical training alongside structured theory sessions to enable you to cover the new Hair Professional Standard requirements.

Working Hours: The successful candidate will be working 36 hours per week (5days) between Tuesday – Saturday.

Wages: £154.80 per week, based on a 36 hour week.

Holiday: 28 days holiday entitlement (including bank holidays) will be paid each year, during the course of your apprenticeship.

Hair fashions may come and go, but for Val and her enthusiastic and cheerful team at Mannamead Hair Care, keeping in touch with the latest trends and classic traditional styles is all in a days work. Her experienced stylists advise each client and personally take you through your hairdressing experience.

They are always at the forefront of the latest hairdressing techniques, continually perfecting their skills and maintaining the highest standards.

They pride themselves in consistently delivering a first class, friendly and personalised service and are committed to developing their staff. Continuous education and development of their team allows them to provide cutting-edge and contemporary, yet wearable hair designs to everyone of their clients.

Past Apprentices

Mannamead Hair Care and Beauty have successfully recruited and trained many Junior Stylists over the years, and many of their past Level 2 apprentices have progressed on to a Level 3 qualification, and have become senior stylists within the salon and remain working there to this day.

This experience enables the team to nurture and develop young talented stylists and set them up with the skills and ambition to go as far as they wish in a highly competitive industry.

On completion of the level 2 qualification, there will be an opportunity to work towards an advanced level 3 to further enhance your skills.

Skills Required

The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, be able to work well in a team, and to be able to portray a positive friendly attitude to customers at all times.

Candidates will need to be enthusiastic about training, enjoy a creative flair and have a genuine passion for the hairdressing industry. Building good relationships with clients is a vital part of a successful salon so excellent interpersonal skills are required.

Personal Qualities

Excellent communication skills, and high standards of hygiene and appearance are essential. Being a keen team player is also an essential quality for any salon apprentice, you will learn how to demonstrate this consistently to ensure that you promote a positive image at all times.

Candidates will need to be enthusiastic about up-skilling, have a creative flair, and a genuine passion for the hairdressing industry. Building good relationships with clients is a vital part of a successful salon so excellent interpersonal skills are required.

Prior Qualifications

No prior qualifications are required, just a passion for hairdressing and a willingness to learn.

The Apprenticeship in Hairdressing includes:

• Level 2 Hair Professional (Hairdressing / Barbering)
• Level 2 Diploma for Hair Professionals (Hairdressing / Barbering)
• Functional Skills in Maths and English

Some aspects of the qualification will be delivered on-site and you will have regular visits every 6 to 12 weeks from your designated assessor from Skills Group, who will monitor your progression throughout your apprenticeship.

As part of your apprenticeship you will be expected to attend college one day per week, where you will improve upon your knowledge and practical skills.