*About Wemyss Lodge*

Wemyss Lodge is a long-established, welcoming nursing and complex care home located in Swindon, Wiltshire. We provide residential, dementia, nursing, and specialist complex care to up to 56 residents in a calm, compassionate setting. Our team works together to ensure everyone who lives here feels respected, supported, and valued — and that includes the important contribution of wellbeing services like hairdressing and holistic care.

*About the Role*

We are looking for a qualified and experienced *Hairdresser* to join our team on a part-time basis, offering *18 hours per week* across *three days (10am–4pm)*.

This isn’t just about cutting or styling hair — it’s about making our residents feel their best and offering moments of calm, confidence, and connection. When you’re not delivering hairdressing services, we’d love you to bring a *holistic approach* — offering hand massages, head massages, nail care, or gentle beauty treatments to enhance our residents’ wellbeing.

You’ll work closely with our care and activities team to support person-centred care and create uplifting experiences for residents.

*What We’re Looking For* * A fully qualified Hairdresser with a *recognised UK qualification*, such as NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Hairdressing * Experience working with older adults or within care settings is desirable * A caring, gentle approach that values the individual needs of each resident * Skills or interest in complementary therapies such as hand/foot massage, head massage, or basic beauty treatments (manicures, grooming) * A good communicator with a professional and positive attitude * Someone who works well independently but also enjoys being part of a supportive team

*What We Offer* * Part-time role: 18 hours per week * Set hours: 10:00am – 4:00pm, three days per week * A supportive, friendly working environment * Opportunities to build meaningful relationships with residents * Uniform provided * Pension scheme (subject to eligibility) * Paid holiday entitlement

If you’re a passionate and qualified hairdresser who understands the power of self-care and connection, we’d love to hear from you.

*Apply today to bring your skills and heart to Wemyss Lodge.*

*Hours:* 10:00am – 4:00pm, 3 days per week (18 hours total) *Setting:* Complex Care & Nursing Home

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: £12.65 per hour

Expected hours: 18 per week

Benefits: * Company pension * Free parking * On-site parking Schedule: * Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate: * Swindon SN3 4LH: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Language: * Good English (required)

Licence/Certification: * Driving Licence (preferred) * NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent In Hairdressing (required)

Work authorisation: * United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

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