Hairdresser

Here at Serco, Here at Serco we're looking for a Hairdresser to join our close knit and supportive team at Yarl's Wood Immigration and Removal Centre. Reporting to the Regimes/Activities Manager, the hairdresser/barber is responsible for providing a hairdressing service to both male and female residents. You will work closely with the regimes team to ensure that an appropriate service is provided. As a hairdresser, you will be providing a hairdressing/barbering service at the times and places stated in the agreed daily schedule. You will be responsible for maintaining an effective appointment system, offering a range of services to meet the needs of the residents whilst ensuring that the appropriate staff are advised of your presence at your designated place of work. You will be treating all residents with dignity and respect regardless of age, ethnic group, religion, sex, sexual orientation or language as well as maintaining appropriate records of tools and equipment in line with Managers Rules by establishing and maintaining positive and professional relationships with residents. You will be reporting concerns of any nature to your manager. Specifically, any information that could impact on the safety and security of the centre as well as contributing to the achievement of good communication within Yarl's Wood IRC in line with the local Communications Strategy. This will also include adhering to all SMS policies and report any failures to comply with these policies, ensuring compliance with the contract at all times and reporting any potential or actual failings to comply to the terms within the Hair Salon. You will therefore be contributing to good practice across the whole business, striving for continuous improvement at all times.

To be considered for this role you will need to hold at least a level 2 in hairdressing qualification. You will have experience of working in a fast-paced environment and working in beauty therapies will be an advantage, as well as cutting male hair in addition to having knowledge of both Caucasian and Afro Caribbean and Asian hair and up to date styles.

About Serco At Serco, not only is the nature of the work we do important, everyone has an important role to play, from caring for vulnerable people to managing complex public services. We are a team of 50,000 people responsible for delivering essential public services around the world in areas including defence, transport, justice, immigration, healthcare and citizen services. We are innovators, committed to redesigning and improving public services for the benefit of everyone. By joining Serco you will have unlimited access to our Global Employee Networks - SercoInspire (Gender), SercoEmbrace (Multicultural), SercoUnlimited (Disability) and In@Serco (LGBT & Networks). Serco Employee Networks, led by colleagues who are passionate about diversity, inclusion and belonging.

• 25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays.
• Up to 6% contributory pension scheme
• A range of benefits to support the health and wellbeing of you and your family such as Employee Assistance Programme, Simply Health Plans and more
• Access to a huge range of discounts and exclusive deals such as Merlin Attractions, Mobile Phone discounts, Cinema discounts, Leisure and Hospitality discounts
• A fantastic culture and supportive team where you'll get the chance to make a positive difference in a company passionate about diversity and inclusion.
• Interesting and enjoyable work
• Committed to professional and personal development with a wide range of training and coaching opportunities to expand your capabilities.