Hybrid Therapist – VTCT Level 3 Swedish Body Massage

Lush Fresh Handmade Cosmetics North America

Hybrid role for training and qualifying as a Spa Therapist at Lush Spa. Candidates complete a VTCT qualification in Swedish Body Massage with hands-on training.

Posted 7/13/2026part-timePoole • 🇨🇦 CanadaJunior💰 £13 - £14 per hourWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates proficiency in Anatomy and Physiology, effective Client Care and Communication, and the ability to perform Swedish Body Massage. Emphasizes a commitment to Health and Safety standards and embodies Lush's customer service ethos.

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Anatomy And PhysiologySwedish Body MassageClient Care And CommunicationHealth And SafetyCustomer Service

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Hard Skills

Swedish Body MassageAnatomy And PhysiologyHealth And Safety PracticesPractical AssessmentsBody Massage Techniques

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsAdaptabilityProactive LearningPunctualityReliability

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Industry Keywords

Lush Spa StandardsClient CareCustomer Service EthicsSpa RolesSelf-Development

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Self study topics - **ALL qualifications will include an element of revision or homework. The Lush Spa will be funding this qualification and around 180 hours of paid learning, it is therefore required that the following three unit assignments are completed in the learners own time and unpaid. All resources and information on how to complete these will be given to all learners.**
Health and Safety Unit
Client Care and Communication Unit
How to provide a Swedish Body Massage Unit
Theory elements will be taught and completed online/ virtually and teacher led
Anatomy and Physiology - 10 Body systems
Practical elements will be taught onsite in the Lush Spa Training Centre in Poole
Massage movements and practically providing a body massage
Health and safety
Full body massage routine accompanied to music
Practical assessments & exams
Upcoming Training Schedule
Self Led theory training will commence on: **Monday 7th September**
Teacher Led theory training will commence on: **Monday 5th October **Monday - Friday: 9am - 2pm for 3 weeks.
Practical training will commence on: **Monday 26th October 2026**
Monday - Friday: 8.30am - 4.30pm for 3 weeks.
Compulsory Lush Spa Training:
**16th November 2026**
Monday - Friday: 8am - 4pm for 3/4 weeks dependant on the need of the spa

Requirements

What you’ll need

Be fluent in English (reading, writing and speaking).
At least **3 months** experience working within Lush.
No previous qualifications in massage are required, however a keen interest in Anatomy & Physiology is a bonus.
Be available for 9 weeks training: See below for dates.
Embody Lush five star standards, customer service & ethics.
To be organised, resourceful and adaptable.
Basic understanding of IT equipment and the ability to submit work online.
Proactive with self-development and learning.
Proven record of punctuality and reliability.
Previous shop-floor or spa roles are a bonus.

Benefits

Comp & perks

This course is fully funded by Lush to develop and progress loyal and hardworking staff members by training them to become a fully qualified Spa Therapist.
You are paid for your Guided Learning Hours in training.
Full, in depth - 5* training from a team awarded excellence in their field.
If successful - Candidates will be awarded a full qualification in Swedish body massage.
As internationally recognised, qualified massage therapists - Candidates can progress with learning Lush Spa Treatments.
With this new career, therapists will learn a variety of new skills, be given opportunities for CPD and learn about and showcase innovative products with our clients.
All massage therapists will be given Alexander Technique lessons as part of their training to aid the correct use of their body whilst working.
Learners will be immersed in inspiration, have the opportunity to meet the Spa Team, Directors and R&D specialists during training.
Once qualified, therapists will be entitled to complimentary treatments.