Therapy Hair and Beauty Boutique

Therapy Hair and Beauty Boutique are looking for a Level 2 apprentice to join their friendly hairdressing team. They are looking for someone who is really enthusiastic with great social skills, who is creative, and really keen to learn about working in the Hairdressing industry.

The Apprentices Role

Duties are likely to include meeting and greeting our clients, booking appointments, shampooing, conditioning, blow drying and styling hair, also colour and lightening using a range of techniques.

You will 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 is also the option to learn about promoting products, perming, and working with different hair types.

Working Hours: The successful candidate will be working 30 hours per week (5days) between Tuesday – Sunday.

Wages: £4.81 an hour.

Holiday: You will be entitled to 28 days holiday, including bank holidays, will be paid each year, during the course of your apprenticeship.

Contact Details: If you have any queries please contact us on either this email address apprenticeships@skillsgroupuk.com or call us on 01752 686090.

Therapy Hair and Beauty Boutique is a gorgeous hair, beauty and nail salon on The Ridgeway in Plympton, only ten minutes from Plymouth. Their mission is simple, to bring the standards and style of city centre salons to the suburbs.

A stylish salon dedicated to great hair and even greater service the salon prides itself on listening and satisfying clients by creating effortless and wearable hair that never goes out of style.

They constantly monitor the training in the salon and truly believe in developing the careers of their staff with regular training days.

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

Therapy Hair and Beauty Boutique have continually recruited and trained Junior Stylists, and their past Level 2 apprentices have been given the opportunity to progressed on to a Level 3 qualification, and have become Senior stylists within the salon.

Having apprentices 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.

Once having completed your Level 2 qualification, you will have the opportunity to work towards your Level 3 to further enhance your skills.

Skills Required

The successful candidate will have good communication skills and be able to work well in a team. They will need to have a genuine passion for the hairdressing industry in order to succeed in this exciting position, with a positive approach to all of the duties that you carry out.

Personal Qualities

The successful candidate will need to be polite and courteous to interact well with clients and colleagues. You must also be able to follow instructions in order to assist the stylists throughout the day, this will help you to gain the knowledge and skills to be successful in your chosen career.

You must also have the enthusiasm and desire to learn new skills, and to progress through your training in order to become a fully qualified stylist at the end of your apprenticeship programme.

Prior Qualifications

Qualifications required for this role include A-E in English and Maths or the equivalent, for example functional skills.

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.