Hairdresser - Maternity Cover

Do you love helping people feel good about themselves? Are you a kind, patient hairdresser who enjoys working in a calm, friendly environment? If so, we'd love to hear from you!

We're looking for a compassionate and experienced Hairdresser to join our care home team covering a period of maternity leave, where you'll provide high quality hairdressing and nail care services to our wonderful residents.

We offer some excellent rewards and benefits including:

• All team members 1 free meal per shift.
• Enhanced Bank Holiday pay.
• Uniform provided.
• Cycle to Work scheme - why not save money on commuting costs and improve your health at the same time.
• Milestone Birthdays - get extra time off to celebrate that special birthday.
• Company sick pay which is over and above the statutory entitlement (subject to length of service).
• Refer a Friend scheme for successful referrals for all permanent roles within Oakland Care (T&C's apply).
• Health Cash Plan (subject to T&C's).
• Death in Service Benefit (subject to T&C's).
• Recognition and staff appreciation initiatives.

Location: Hyllden Heights, 140 Tonbridge Road, Hildenborough, Tonbridge TN11 9HJ

Hours: 35 hours per week

Pay: £14.49 per hour

Contract: Full time/Maternity Cover (starting 10 June 2026)

Shift: Days

What You'll Be Doing

You'll create a relaxing, respectful experience for residents while offering:

Hairdressing services

• Washing, cutting, styling, and setting.
• Gentle treatments suitable for elderly hair and sensitive scalps.

Basic nail care

• Nail trimming, shaping, filing, and buffing.
• Applying nail polish where appropriate.

You'll also:

• Work sensitively with residents who may have mobility issues, dementia, or other care needs.
• Maintain excellent hygiene and infection control standards.
• Keep your work areas clean, tidy, and well organised.
• Help create a warm, friendly atmosphere where residents feel valued and pampered.

What You'll Need to Succeed

• Qualified or experienced hairdresser (NVQ or equivalent preferred).
• Essential experience with nail care.
• Experience working with older people or in a care setting (desirable, but not essential).
• A patient, kind, and professional manner.
• Reliable, flexible, and able to work independently.
• Strong knowledge of health, safety, and hygiene practices.

Why Join Us

• Enjoy a calmer pace than a high street salon.
• Build meaningful relationships with residents.
• Be part of a supportive, caring team.
• Use your skills in a role that genuinely makes a difference.

We'd be delighted to welcome you to our team if you take pride in your work and love helping others feel their very best.