Hairdresser
Job Introduction
An opportunity has arisen to work as a Hairdresser/Tutor within HMP Bronzefield. The post holder will be reporting to a Senior Tutor within Education. The role is to provide a hairdressing service to prisoners as well as deliver training to assistants and assessing their work, leading to external qualifications.
Role Responsibility
- To provide a hair styling service for all prisoners
- To cut, style and treat hair to recognised industry standards
- Create a friendly, warm and safe environment
- For Tutoring, encourage a positive approach to learning
- To maintain a record of progress and achievement for each student
- Where appropriate assess students for external or in-house accreditation.
- Contribute to the development of the Education Department as a whole
- Take ownership of immediate working area in terms of displays and organisation
- Be responsible to booking and arranging all Salon appointments
- To produce all relevant course documentation as required, including assessments, individual learning records and tutorial records
- To be involved in all processes and procedures related to the selection, interviewing, enrolment, induction and tracking of hairdressing assistants
The Ideal Candidate
- NVQ level 2 in Hairdressing (or equivalent) and at least one years practical experience
- Desirable experience of training
- teaching qualification (minimum PTLLS or equivalent) or a willingness to gain one
- Have an understanding of the issues affecting women in a custodial environment
- Experience of working with clients from a range of cultural and faith backgrounds
- Strong interpersonal skills
- High level of organisational skills
- Knowledge of and commitment to best practice in equalities and diversity;
- Knowledge of assessment processes and awarding bodies
About the Company
In the UK and Ireland, Sodexo employs some 35,000 employees to deliver integrated facilities management services to clients at over 2,300 locations in the corporate, healthcare, education, leisure, defence and justice sectors.
With an annual turnover of over £1bn, we provide everything from catering, cleaning and reception to security, laboratory and grounds maintenance services, enabling our clients to focus on their core business.