Children Barber at 252 Lighthouse Children's Centre

Location: Lokogoma, Abuja

Employment type: Full-time or shift-based

Role overview

We are looking for an experienced and friendly barber who enjoys working with children and can provide neat, stylish and age-appropriate haircuts in a safe and welcoming environment.

Key responsibilities

• Provide professional haircuts, trims and grooming services for children.
• Help children feel comfortable, especially those who may be anxious about haircuts.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness, equipment sterilisation and personal hygiene.
• Handle clippers, scissors and other grooming equipment safely.
• Communicate politely with parents and understand their preferred hairstyles.
• Maintain an organised workstation and provide excellent customer service.
• Follow the centre's child safeguarding and safety procedures.

Qualifications and requirements

• Proven practical experience in professional barbering.
• Ability to deliver neat, modern and age-appropriate children's haircuts.
• Experience cutting children's hair is highly desirable.
• Patience, friendliness and good communication skills.
• Strong attention to hygiene and safety.
• Ability to work during weekends or peak customer periods where required.

All successful applicants must:

• Demonstrate respect, patience and a positive attitude towards children.
• Be committed to child safeguarding and the protection of children from abuse, neglect, exploitation and inappropriate treatment.
• Maintain professional boundaries with children and families.
• Be honest, dependable, punctual and willing to work as part of a team.
• Be willing to follow centre policies, hygiene standards and safety procedures.
• Provide credible references and undergo appropriate background and reference checks.
• Be willing to participate in orientation and relevant safeguarding training.

Selection process: Shortlisted candidates will undergo a practical skills assessment

Proposed resumption: 1st December 2026