Bank Hairdresser

Therapies - Templeton House Care Home

Contract: Bank

Salary: £12.21 Per Hour

Shift Type: Days

Contracted hours:

Templeton House Care Home in Ayr provides exceptional care for 69 residents in a picturesque setting. We create a true ‘home’ experience with modern amenities like a cinema room and hair salon, ensuring comfort and dignity.

We offer Nursing, Residential, Dementia, Respite, and Palliative Care, tailored to individual needs. Our goal is to maintain high-quality living while supporting residents' independence and well-being.

We’re looking for a dedicated Hairdresser to join our care home team, where you’ll provide professional hair services that brighten the days of our residents and help them feel pampered and well-cared for.

Why This Role Matters

As Hairdresser, you’ll play a vital role in enhancing the well-being of our residents. Beyond just cutting and styling hair, you’ll be providing a much-needed touch of normality and comfort, helping our residents look their best and feel great in their day-to-day lives.

What You’ll Do

• Hair Services: Provide a range of hair services, including cutting, blow-drying, and washing residents’ hair, ensuring each resident leaves your chair feeling refreshed and confident.
• Salon Cleanliness: Maintain the highest standards of cleanliness and efficiency in the salon area, creating a welcoming and hygienic environment for all.
• Equipment Care: Use salon equipment safely and effectively, performing regular maintenance to keep everything in top working order.
• Policy Adherence: Have a strong understanding of care homes policies and procedures, ensuring your work aligns with the provided guidelines.
• Confidentiality: Always maintain the highest level of confidentiality regarding residents’ personal information.
• Ongoing Training: Attend mandatory training sessions and any additional training organized by the Home Manager to keep your skills sharp and stay informed on best practices in health and safety.
• Health & Safety: Be knowledgeable about relevant Health & Safety legislation, using PPE and other safety precautions as required to ensure a safe environment.
• Chemical Knowledge: Understand the proper use of all chemicals in the salon, using them in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions to ensure safety and effectiveness.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Proven Hairdressing Skills: Demonstrated experience in hairdressing, with a focus on providing exceptional service in a caring environment.
• Attention to Detail: A keen eye for detail in both your hairdressing work and in maintaining a clean, organized salon.
• Communication Skills: Excellent communication skills to build rapport with residents and understand their preferences.
• Commitment to Care: A compassionate and patient approach, with a genuine interest in the well-being of our residents.

Templeton House Care Home is part Care Concern Group, a market-leading, family-owned care provider operating over 100-care homes across the UK. In Scotland, we have doubled our portfolio in less than four years and continue an ambitious growth path. With 50 care homes currently open and more to come, we take pride in our outstanding service quality, reflected in recent inspection ratings - Four homes achieving ‘Very Good’ and an impressive 9.6/10 average score on carehome.co.uk.

We firmly believe we deliver to such a high standard because of our five core values:
Trust | Respect | Passion | Kindness | Inclusivity.

If you’re passionate about hairdressing and want to make a real difference in the lives of our residents, we’d love to have you on our team. Join us in creating a caring, stylish environment where our residents can feel their best.

Contract Details

• Onsite Parking
• Paid PVG