Hairdresser

Serco Limited

Unisex Hairdresser

Yarl’s Wood Immigration Centre, Bedford, MK44 2

FQ Band 8

Permanent, Full Time – 40 hours p/w

£26,436 per annum + Excellent Benefits

Ready to impact a better future?

As a Hairdresser in our Regimes and Activities team, you’ll provide a professional hairdressing and barbering service to residents, helping promote wellbeing, dignity, and confidence in a secure environment.

In this hands-on role, your work has real purpose. You’ll create a positive impact by supporting individuals from diverse backgrounds, delivering services that contribute to daily life, routine, and wellbeing. Working closely with colleagues, you’ll help ensure a safe, respectful, and inclusive space while continuously improving the service you provide.

What you’ll do as a Hairdresser

You’ll be entrusted to

Provide hairdressing and barbering services in line with the agreed daily schedule

Manage an effective appointment system to meet residents’ needs

Maintain tools, equipment, and records in line with relevant policies

Build positive, respectful relationships with residents from all backgrounds

Report any concerns, including those impacting safety and security

Work collaboratively with colleagues to deliver a consistent, high-quality service

Does this sound like you?

You’ll be a great fit for this role if you have…

Experience working in a fast-paced salon or similar environment

Strong skills in cutting and styling both male and female hair

Knowledge of a wide range of hair types, including Afro Caribbean, Asian, and Caucasian hair

A professional, calm approach when working in a secure environment

A commitment to treating everyone with dignity, respect, and care

Vetting and checks

An Enhanced DBS check is required for this role. This includes spent and unspent convictions, cautions, and any relevant information held by local police, in accordance with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and safeguarding requirements. You will also complete an Occupational Health Questionnaire to allow us to provide any support needed for you to succeed in the role.

Discover all you need to keep growing

We’re one of the top 1% of international employers, so you can have confidence you’ll be part of a highly supportive culture with leaders you can count on to help you achieve your goals. From mentoring and training to our focus on internal progression, we’re proud to offer clear development opportunities – and the support and tools to help you seize them.

What we offer

25 days plus bank holidays and the option to buy up to five additional leave days each year)

Free on-site parking

Up to 6% contributory pension scheme

Over 1,100 internal courses available, funding for qualifications and apprenticeships (including L3 Team Leader and L5 Operations Manager apprenticeships), mentoring opportunities, and a focus on internal progression

Employee Assistance Programme, Bupa Anytime HealthLine, wellbeing app, 30% off at Serco-managed leisure centres, and 24/7 access to a virtual GP service

Discounts across around 1,000 retailers, from food and clothing to days out, entertainment and travel

Paid volunteering day, tax-free charitable giving through Payroll Giving Scheme, donate your pennies from your monthly pay to the Serco People Fund Charity

Our networks support inclusion and connection by providing spaces for collaboration, learning, and belonging. They represent and empower all our colleagues including LGBTQIA+ employees, women, parents and carers, people with disabilities, veterans, and people from all cultural backgrounds.

Let’s impact a better future, together. Apply today.

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About Disability Confident

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