Nail Technician

JOB TITLE: Nail Technician

HOURS: 6 hours per week (with extra hours building)

BASED AT: Covering various locations in Bridgend, and willing to support in Merthyr Tydfil and Rhondda Cynon Taf

RESPONSIBLE TO: Home First Programme Manager

SALARY: £12.75 per hour

TENURE: Fixed Term Contract – 12 months

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide a professional nail cutting service to clients within Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf.
• Attend appointments at residential properties, community clinics, or care homes, as required.
• Process payments for appointments in line with cash handling process.
• To fully comply with the regulations regarding the safe use of nail cutting tools in line with the training received.
• To complete the required assessments with clients on their health/medication in order to ensure they meet the relevant criteria.
• To ensure the correct health and safety equipment is used, i.e., nail clippers, sprays, foot stools, protective clothing at all times.
• To complete the required paperwork in respect of clients so that all paperwork is kept up to date whilst observing confidentiality of information.
• To manage time effectively for each appointment and ensure clients are notified of any change in appointment times.
• Attend mandatory training.
• Take part in staff meetings as and when required.
• Work flexibly in line with the needs of the business to ensure the safe delivery of our service.
• To be responsible for your own health and safety and the health and safety of others.
• To ensure you follow the company’s policies and processes with regard to equal opportunities and discrimination.
• Any other duties relevant with the post as directed by the Co-ordinator/Line Manager.

All staff/volunteers working for Age Connects Morgannwg are expected to respond appropriately to any concerns that they may have regarding the abuse/inappropriate treatment of adults at risk.

The protection of adults at risk is a core responsibility at all times.

The above is a broad definition of the job responsibilities. It does not take into account every aspect of the job which the jobholder may be required to perform. Flexibility is essential since the jobholder’s working hours will be determined by the requirements of the organisation.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Knowledge/ Education

ESSENTIAL

• Qualification or training course in nail cutting or podiatry
• Awareness of Health and Safety, including COSHH, first aid and manual handling
• Awareness of Data protection and GDPR laws
• An understanding of the issues which affect older people
• Basic literacy, numeracy and digital skills

DESIRABLE

• NVQ level 2/3 in health and social care
• A good understanding of the geographical areas covered

Skills/ Abilities

ESSENTIAL

• Ability to work as part of a team
• Ability to communicate effectively both written and verbally
• Ability to adhere to the health and safety regulations in respect of nail cutting provisions
• Ability to work on own initiative unsupervised, in line with lone working procedures
• Ability to manage own time and workload, and capable of using own initiative

Experience

ESSENTIAL

• Experience of undertaking nail cutting or an interest in developing this
• Experience of working with older people
• Experience of building relationships and building a client portfolio

DESIRABLE

• Experience of working with people who have dementia
• Experience of working within a care environment

Personal characteristics

ESSENTIAL

• Honest
• Reliable
• Flexible and able to cope with change
• Approachable and friendly

Other requirements

ESSENTIAL

• Satisfactory Enhanced DBS
• Full clean driving licence and use of own car

Why Work For Us?

• Family friendly employer
• Mileage allowance
• Discount at Cynon Linc
• Access to independent financial advice
• Workplace wellbeing scheme
• Employee assistance programme