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Hair Shop Assistant

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    Salon2000
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    Ref: #WPEP-2419215
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    SALON 2000, 8 O'Neill Street, Carrickmacross, Co. Monaghan, A81 F227
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    No of positions: 1
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    Work Placement and Experience Programme
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    As per WPEP guidelines
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    Work Placement Experience Programme
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    Published On: 11 Nov 2025
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    Closing On: 06 Jan 2026

This Work Placement Experience Programme provides Participants with an opportunity to gain meaningful work experience, learning and training while on the programme. This programme is for jobseekers who are in receipt of qualifying social welfare payments and those transferring from a social welfare scheme or an ETB Training Allowance. Your eligibility for this programme will be verified by the Department as part of the application process. 


Based in Carrickmacross, Co Monaghan, Ireland, Salon 2000, is a thriving and popular business in this rural location.  Our busy environment generates good work ethic and helps strengthen the participant’s personal and interpersonal skills. A training program will be devised to meet the participants achievements and will follow with each skill/competency documented on a weekly update.
 
 
There will be a mentor there to guide and coach the participant.
They will assist and learn the day-to-day duties of the job, over the 6 months they will be :
 
Under close supervision and guidance, the individual will develop practical skills in:
 
Answering phone calls and client communication
Meet and greet customers and assisting with advice on queries.
Reception duties including client check-ins, bookings, and managing the salon environment
Hair Washing and application of hair treatment
Theory and practice health and safety /hygiene 
Tool knowledge and care 
Preparing and pricing stock.  
Merchandising.   
Operating and balancing a computerised till system. 

 
 
This is a training and work experience opportunity; no prior experience in this role is necessary. Accredited and/or sector recognised training will be provided to support your placement. Participants are eligible to participate in the WPEP QQI Work Experience Module which was developed by the Education & Training Boards in collaboration with the Department of Social Protection. This optional module will fulfil your accredited training requirements for the WPEP.

 Formal Training: 
-     Health and Safety
-       Customer Service
-       Merchandising Course

Informal Training: 
-       Window Dressing 
-       Time management 
-       Customer care 
-       Communication skills 
-       Teamwork 
-       Adaptability/Problem Solving
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Career Level

  • Not Required

Candidate Requirements

Essential

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