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Beauty Therapist Volunteer
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Summary
In this role you’ll give residents at our neurological care centre the chance to relax and feel pampered, something that they really do miss.Detailed description
Beauty Therapist Volunteer
About the role
In this role you’ll give patients the chance to relax and feel pampered. You must be at least 18 years old and should have insurance and the qualifications needed to carry out the relevant treatment (NVQ level 2 minimum).
We’re open to offering a range of beauty therapies and we’d love to hear your ideas.
Tasks might include:
● Offering manicures, pedicures, facials, makeup, or hair styling
● Altering treatments to meet the needs of patients
● Making sure treatments are carried out safely and telling a member of staff if you have any concerns
How often we’d like your support
We hope you’ll volunteer 3 - 6 hours a week, but all our roles are flexible to suit you.
What we hope you’ll bring to the role
You might not have experience of everything on this list. That’s fine; finding the right person is more important to us than ticking all the boxes. We hope you’ll:
● Be warm, friendly, and patient
● Have great communication skills
● Be well organised
● Understand how important confidentiality is
● Hold insurance and the qualifications needed to carry out the relevant treatment
What you can expect from us
We want to provide an experience that is inclusive, friendly, and supportive. To do
this we will:
● Offer the training you need in your role
● Make sure you feel appreciated and respected ● Provide regular support in a way that suits you ● Ask for your feedback on how we can do better ● Deal with any concerns or complaints quickly and fairly ● Make sure you have a clear understanding of what you need to do in your role ● Repay out-of-pocket travel expenses
Some of the benefits to you
● Join a team that celebrates diversity and individual differences
● Make new friends and feel connected
● Feel more confident and improve your wellbeing
● Boost your CV and gain references for your future employers
● Help change lives and support your local community
More information about volunteering
As well as the tasks already mentioned, all Brainkind volunteers have the following
responsibilities:
● Completing the relevant checks and training needed for the role.
● Following Brainkind policies and procedures
● Showing a positive attitude towards diversity and inclusion
● Showing a commitment to Brainkind's core values and behaviours
● Understanding their responsibility relating to data protection protection