Hairdresser

Meadowvale Care Home is looking to recruit a Hairdresser

Our purpose-built care home is in Bathgate, West Lothian, offering the highest standards of care for 52-residents.

The Hairdresser is an integral part of the care home staff team and is paramount to ensuring the highest standards of cleanliness are maintained in the care home.

You will be paid £12.10 per hour and contracted to 20-hours per week. (Over 4 days per week, flexible role, anytime between 10:30AM - 16:00PM)

**Responsibilities**

Maintain the highest standards of efficiency and cleanliness within the salon area of the care

Have a sound working knowledge of the safe use of equipment. Help maintain the equipment in good, clean, working order, by regular maintenance.

A sound knowledge of the care homes policies and procedures, ensuring that working practice reflects the guidance provided.

Ensure that confidentiality is always maintained.

Attend mandatory training sessions, and any other training arranged by the home manager, for the benefit of your working practice, health, and safety.

Have knowledge of relevant Health & Safety legislation, ensuring that safety precautions are undertaken appropriately (eg: use of PPE, wet floor' signs, etc).

Ensure the safety of our residents by promoting safe working practice.

Attend COSHH training and relevant updates, ensuring that risk assessments are adhered to, and reviewed regularly.

Have a sound knowledge of fire safety awareness, and the procedure to follow in the event of fire.

Have due regard and respect for resident's personal belongings.

Ensure a good knowledge of all chemicals used in the home and use in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.

Good luck.