Hair & Beauty

Beauty Apprentice

We are looking for an enthusiastic apprentice to join our dedicated team, the successful applicant will gain invaluable skills in learning to complete treatments. They will also have an insight into how a successful salon operates.

Apprenticeship summary

Annual wage

£8,236.80

You will be provided with a uniform, receive a fair share of tips and have access to discounts on products and treatments.

Working week

Minimum 30 hours per week on a rota basis, we are open Tuesday to Friday 9am to 8pm and Saturday 9am to 4pm. Time spent completing off-the-job training is included in your working hours.

Total hours per week: 30 hours a week

Expected duration

18 Months

What will the apprentice be doing?

Helping set up rooms
Keeping up the salons clean and tidy
Taking booking and welcoming clients
Watching treatments to learn from experienced therapists
Training in our different treatments
When competent, delivering a range of treatments
As your skills, knowledge and behaviors develop you will gain more duties in the workplace

Treatments you will learn to perform will include waxing, tinting, manicure, pedicure, facial, massage etc.

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

Advances Beauty Therapy Level 3.

Math’s and English functional skills if required.

This apprenticeship is taught through weekly college attendance at the Buxton Campus (college transport is available). You will also be visited in the workplace by your college instructor-mentor who will observe you in the workplace, have professional discussions and discuss your progress with your manager/mentor.

There may also be the opportunity to take part in industry visits.

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

It is anticipated that you will become a full-time team member on the successful completion of your apprenticeship.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills
IT skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Analytical skills
Team working
Initiative
Reliable
An interest in the industry
Ability to learn from peers

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 4/C or above) desirable
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 4/C or above) desirable

Things to consider

You should have a positive attitude and be comfortable conversing with clients over the phone and in person. We are centrally located within town however, please consider how you will get to work each day.

About the employer

We are an award-winning established salon of 38 years performing advanced treatments to a high standard. We have a passion for skincare and advanced specialist treatments and offer all beauty treatments too.

Employer

Face Facts Beauty and Body Salon

hello@facefactsbuxton.co.uk

Address

1ST FLOOR 34 SPRING GARDENS, BUXTON, DERBYSHIRE, SK17 6BZ

Contact

Apprenticeships Team

feapprenticeships@blc.ac.uk

08000740099

Apprenticeship standard

Advanced beauty therapist
Level 3 (A level)

EMPLOYER

The Buxton Crescent Hotel & Thermal Spa is in situated an idyllic location within Buxton. This historic Spa town is nestled in beautiful surrounding countryside within Derbyshire. Close to the county boundary with Cheshire to the west and Staffordshire to the south, Buxton is described as “the gateway to the Peak District National Park”.

The Buxton Crescent is an Historic iconic grade 1 listed building, it is one of the most architecturally significant buildings in the country. “The crescent was the centerpiece of the Fifth Duke of Devonshire’s plans to establish a fashionable Georgian Spa town in Buxton, originally having two hotels and lodges. The Crescent has undergone an extensive redevelopment and restoration completed in October 2020, the luxury Hotel offers circa 81 bedrooms, including suites, extensive Spa facilities, with a Thermal Natural Water Spa, and Spa lounge. The Hotel has a stunning Restaurant, bar and incorporates the magnificent Assembly rooms, Card room, and conference meeting rooms for business meetings and Weddings. Buxton Crescent Hotel & Thermal Spa offers our guests an ultimate luxury 5* experience.

BRIEF OVERVIEW OF THE ROLE

We are looking for an Apprentice Spa Therapist who would enjoy work in a luxury Historic Hotel environment. The Apprentice Spa Therapist will train to become a spa therapist with one day college attendance required.

VACANCY DESCRIPTION 

Carry out our treatments to the highest standard, in line with our brand and concept guidelines.
Deliver a level of service which exceeds all guest expectations by completing all treatments in a consistently thorough manner and in the time allocated
Adapt treatments in any way necessary in order to accommodate every guest need
Our guests have high expectations that must be exceeded, we expect all our team members to be guest focused, creating a relaxed, fun environment for everyone to enjoy, whilst maintaining high standards of professionalism
Understand your guests, their requirements – and always aim to exceed expectations.
Promote and sell our services, concept and offering, maximising the potential of all sales
Recommend products and give suitable aftercare/homecare advice in the best interest of each guest
Enjoy the job – demonstrating positive body language at all times
Maintain accurate consultation records for all guests
To actively promote all areas of the department at every opportunity
Ensure prompt and polite response to all telephone enquiries with a smile and a positive tone of voice
To deal with all guest comments or complaints and to pass these on to your Manager in exceptional circumstances.
To ensure that all potential sales opportunities are maximised
To adhere to any Company sales Initiatives and to increase Sales opportunities

SKILLS & QUALITIES REQUIRED  

Ability to work as part of a team
Reliable, Efficient and pro-active
Confident and enjoys talking to people
High levels of personal presentation and grooming
Willing to attend college one day per week

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED 

Ideally, you will have GCSE Maths & English grade 4/C or above or an equivalent.

There is potential you could study towards these qualifications as part of your apprenticeship depending on personal circumstances.

FUTURE PROSPECTS 

There is potential for permanent employment and further training on the successful completion of your apprenticeship.

WORKING WEEK 

8 hour shifts, working days will include weekends. You working hours will include time spent completing off-the-job training such as attending college.

WAGE

Apprenticeship minimum to start

Benefits:-

Uniform provided (Dress code policy)
Meals on duty
Family & Friends rate
Team member of the Month
Team member of the Year
Incentives/ bonus
Team members committee
Health & wellbeing activities
Tips

TRAINING TO BE PROVIDED

Spa Therapy level 2 Apprenticeship

Functional Skills, if required.

COLLEGE CAMPUS

Buxton (college transport available)

THINGS TO CONSIDER

Please consider how you will get to work each day.

Your working hours will include 1 weekend in 4.

Apprenticeship Vacancies

Current Apprenticeship Vacancies:

Beauty Apprentice - Face Facts, Buxton

Spa Therapy Apprentice - The Buxton Crescent Hotel & Old Hall Hotel, Buxton

If you would like to talk to someone at BLC just call 0800 074 0099
or you can email us an enquiry to enquiries@blc.ac.uk