Hairdresser - Bank

Job summary

Why join us?

We’re proud of our happy home and are dedicated to creating a place where everyone enjoys coming to work each day.

As well being part of a lively and supportive team, we are surrounded by fascinating residents who also bring so much to our lives every day too.

Benefits of joining our team

What we can offer you

• £15.00 per hour
• Zero hours contract - Bank shifts
• Paid holiday
• Pension
• Staff recognition schemes
• Refer a Friend bonus of up to £1000
• Cycle to work scheme 
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Comprehensive Training and Career Development 
• A friendly and supportive working environment 
• Dedicated mental health champions

About the role

As our Hairdresser (Bank shifts), you’ll play a key role in helping our residents look and feel their best by providing personalised hair care services in our in-house salon. You will ensure residents are offered a full range of services, including washing, cutting, colouring, and styling, all tailored to their individual preferences.

Here’s some other important things you need to know:

• Provide wash, cut, colour, and styling services to residents, ensuring they are given full choice and control over their hair appointments.

• Build positive relationships with residents and take time to understand their care needs, adapting your approach if those needs change.

• Ensure the resident experience is welcoming, friendly, and dignified at all times.

• Maintain a clean, tidy, and safe salon environment while working.

• Ensure towels and other laundry items are passed to the laundry team at the end of the day.

• Report any equipment issues promptly to the Home Manager.

• Keep track of supplies and complete purchase requests when items need restocking.

About us and our home

Caring for Our Mental Health – Together 

At Water Mill House, we believe a happy, supported team delivers the best care. That’s why we’ve signed the Mental Health at Work Commitment – developed by experts with six essential standards that help us to create a home where everyone feels safe, valued, and able to thrive.

From trained Mental Health Champions to our online Wellbeing & Mindfulness Space, we make sure our people have the tools, time, and support they need – because your wellbeing matters here and when we take care of our minds, we can take care of each other and our residents even better