Job Details
Barber Assistant
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Roadside barbers -
Ref: #WPEP-2468148 -
ROADSIDE BARBERS, Goff Street, Roscommon, Co. Roscommon, F42 RW98 -
No of positions: 1 -
Work Placement and Experience Programme -
As per WPEP guidelines -
Work Placement Experience Programme -
Published On: 09 Sep 2026 -
Closing On: 04 Nov 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.
This is an opportunity to gain practical experience in a professional barbershop environment, learn from experienced barbers and develop skills as a Barber Assistant under the Workplace Experience Programme. Under supervision and appropriate training, the trainee will have the opportunity to: • Assist experienced barbers with day-to-day work in the barbershop. • Learn and develop basic barbering techniques and skills. • Observe professional hair-cutting, styling and grooming techniques. • Assist with preparing workstations and equipment. • Maintain a clean, tidy and hygienic working environment. • Welcome customers and develop good customer-service skills. • Learn about professional standards and barbershop procedures. • Assist with general duties within the shop. • Gradually develop practical barbering skills as training and competence progress. Training & Development The successful participant will receive guidance and practical training within the barbershop. The aim is to help the trainee develop: • Basic barbering and hair-cutting skills. • Knowledge of tools and equipment. • Customer-service and communication skills. • Workplace confidence and professionalism. • Understanding of hygiene and health-and-safety procedures. • Experience of working as part of a team. • A better understanding of what is involved in working as a professional barber. What We Offer • Practical experience in a working barbershop. • Training and guidance from experienced barbers. • The opportunity to develop practical barbering skills. • Experience dealing with customers in a professional environment. • A supportive and friendly workplace. • The opportunity to build confidence and experience in preparation for future employment in the barbering industry.
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. The participant will receive formal/informal training and mentoring in the following: Accredited/Sector Recognised Training: • Infection Prevention & Control in Barbering (or equivalent hygiene course) • Health & Safety Awareness • Customer Service Skills Informal/DailyTraining: • Client consultation techniques • Hair styling and finishing • Health, safety and hygiene procedures • Equipment cleaning and maintenance • Customer service and communication • Appointment management • Daily opening and closing procedures • Product knowledge and recommendations
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