Job Details

Apprentice Beauty Therapist – Newbridge, Edinburgh

As an Apprentice you will work, within a great team, in a rewarding environment. Whilst learning the most professional standards within the beauty industry. You will learn to perform and deliver beauty treatments to include facials, massage, manicure, pedicure, make-up, eye treatments and waxing services.

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage £20,800.00
  • Working week Working hours will be discussed at interview. Shifts may include working evening, weekends and bank holidays.
  • Total hours per week: 40
  • Expected duration 15 Months
  • Possible start date 31 Jan 2023
  • Apprenticeship level Intermediate Level 2 (GCSE)

    • What will the apprentice be doing?

  • Reception duties
  • Cleaning duties
  • Support with Spa operations
  • Waxing services (legs, underarms, face and bikini line)
  • Hand and nail treatments
  • Foot treatments
  • Facial skin care treatments
  • Eyelash and eyebrow treatments
  • Make-up application
  • Basic massage treatments

    • As an Apprentice you will work within a great team, in a rewarding environment on a full-time basis, with 20% off the job training. We will help you to realise your full potential, give you incomparable skills and insider knowledge to take you wherever you want to go. Along your way you will learn anatomy and physiology, spa working practices, professional behaviours and a range of beauty treatments and services to the most professional standards possible.

    What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

    Level 2 Beauty Therapist apprenticeship standard, which includes:

    Level 1/2 Functional Skills in maths and English (if required)
    End-Point Assessment (EPA)

    Armonia Training Academy will provide you with the appropriate training to help you carry out beauty therapy treatments in line with legal, industry and organisational requirements, maintaining honesty, integrity, and confidentiality. You will complete your training in block weeks, weekly off the job training days and touchpoint sessions. 

    You will learn to implement and practice safe ways of working for yourself and others in accordance with legal, beauty therapy and organisational requirements. Whilst gaining the skills to carry out, maintain and store details relation to client records and confidential beauty treatment consultations. You will learn to understand and facilitate client journeys, recording messages and making appointments alongside handling payments from clients.

    This qualification will be achieved through continual assessment of your practical work, your theory understanding, using tests and oral questioning; evidence of competence will be collected in a portfolio of evidence. You will also have an end point assessment at the end of your training.

    You will understand, learn the skills, knowledge, and behaviours to help you choose the most appropriate products and range of beauty therapy techniques, products, tools, and equipment to provide all aspects of beauty therapy.

    You will be given the knowledge to provide advice and recommendations on the beauty treatments and future appointments for you clients whilst maintaining professional values that meet Beauty Therapy industry requirements and expectations.

    Apprenticeship standard
    Beauty Therapist

    What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

  • Further training and progression to Level 3 Wellbeing and Holistic Therapy Apprenticeship.

    • Requirements and prospects Desired skills and personal qualities

  • Communication skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Presentation skills, Logical, Team working, Patience

    • Qualifications

    GCSE or equivalent Maths & English (Grade 4/C) Desired

    About the employer

    Hand Picked Hotels is a private collection of 21 country house hotels throughout the United Kingdom and Channel Islands. Each of our properties has its own charming character, and all of them are set in stunning surroundings; from the sandy shores of Jersey to the rolling hills of Yorkshire. Ten of our Hand Picked Hotels have Health Club & Spas offering a range of treatments with excellent facilities, exercise classes and membership packages. With welcoming and charming service delivered in truly inspirational settings, our guests are encouraged to relax, kick off their shoes and indulge. You make it Hand Picked!