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Edinburgh

Trainee Junior Therapist

Counselor / TherapistIncludes weekendsFull-Time

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Posted 8mo ago

Job Description

Gain hands-on experience and professional qualifications in a luxury spa environment.

One Spa is offering a unique traineeship programme that allows you to gain two professional qualifications in just three months!

Through a combination of intensive training at our academy and hands-on experience in our luxury spa, you’ll earn a Level 3 Massage Qualification and a Level 2 Facial Qualification CIBTAC qualification while working alongside industry experts getting first hand experience of life in a 5* spa.

CIBTAC is a qualification known internationally and is globally recognized. Meaning you can take your qualification anywhere in the world in the future.

Once qualified, you’ll secure a permanent, full time Spa Therapist role at One Spa for a minimum contract of 18 months post qualification. This opportunity is open to anyone with a passion for wellness and spa therapy.

No previous experience is required — whether you’re looking for a career change, starting your professional journey, or keen to learn new skills while earning, we welcome applications from individuals who are enthusiastic and motivated to build a career in the spa industry.

Overview

Training will begin at The Academy in Glasgow with five days of Level 2 facial training. You will then return to One Spa for five days of practical treatments on models to build your skills and confidence. After this, you will go back to the Academy for five days of Level 3 massage training.

You will then return to One Spa for eight weeks to complete a structured workplace development plan, supported by an experienced therapist. During this time, you will continue practising treatments on models while also gaining experience in other key areas of the business, including duty manager, attendant and receptionist roles, giving you a well-rounded understanding of One Spa and the Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa, Edinburgh.

Following the training plan, you will return to the academy to complete your CIBTAC assessment for both practical and theory.

Total Practical Training: 10 days (5 days per qualification) Blended Learning:

8–10 weeks online learning and workplace integration Final Assessment: Submitted to CIBTAC for certification

Attributes Required

Excellent written and spoken English

Flexible and adaptable approach to working hours

Impeccable personal presentation

Genuine interest in holistic spa therapy

Committed, enthusiastic and customer focused

Ability to work reactively and proactively

Ability to work as part of a dedicated and passionate team

Weekend work required

Benefits

A competitive salary plus free meals whilst on duty.

Worldwide employee and friends & family hotel room rates plus hotel and spa experiences as part of your induction.

50% off all F&B outlets within the hotel and 20% F&B discount in other Marriott hotels!

Discounts off your supermarket shop, other shopping and experiences through our Marriott Benefit Hub

50% off Spa Treatments and £50 gym membership within our One Spa!

24/7 and employee healthcare plan with access to Mental Healthcare first aiders

Refer a friend to work with us and receive a £500 bonus

Opportunities for career progression and to transfer around the world plus opportunities to get involved in our charitable and community activities

Many more benefits however most importantly, we’ll help you grow, and develop you as an individual

At Marriott International, we are dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer, welcoming all and providing access to opportunity. We actively foster an environment where the unique backgrounds of our associates are valued and celebrated.

Our greatest strength lies in the rich blend of culture, talent, and experiences of our associates. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, including disability, veteran status, or other basis protected by applicable law.

When you join the Sheraton family, you become a member of its global community.

We’ve been a place to gather and connect since 1937. At Sheraton, associates create a sense of belonging in more than 400 communities around the world. We invite, we welcome, and we connect guests through engaging experiences and thoughtful service.

If you’re a team player who is excited to deliver a meaningful guest experience, we encourage you to explore your next career opportunity with Sheraton. Join us on our mission to be ‘The World’s Gathering Place’. In joining Sheraton Hotels & Resorts, you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International.

Be where you can do your best work, begin your purpose, belong to an amazing global team, and become the best version of you.

Key Responsibilities

Trainees will undergo intensive training to gain Level 3 Massage and Level 2 Facial Qualifications (CIBTAC) over three months through academy study and practical work. Post-qualification, they will secure a permanent, full-time Spa Therapist role at One Spa for a minimum of 18 months.

Requirements

This opportunity is open to motivated individuals passionate about wellness and spa therapy, requiring no previous experience. Candidates must possess excellent written and spoken English, be flexible, adaptable, committed, and maintain impeccable personal presentation.

Key Skills

Team WorkEnglish ProficiencyAdaptabilityProactive WorkReactive WorkDuty Manager ExperienceReceptionist Skills

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Trainee Junior Therapist at Marriott a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) — ranked against 7,454 active Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc.

Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 60% are remote, 24% have no call, 56% require no weekends.

Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.9% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

Mental Health Therapy by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.4 / 10 · above average in mental health therapy (counseling)ranked against 7,454 Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedMental Health Therapy median $71k (middle half $62k–$85k)310 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 60% remote · 24% no call · 56% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedUS counselor listings (all specialties): 13% state a sign-on bonus (median $3k) · 11% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New Mental Health Therapy listings2,505 in the last 30 days1,349 the 30 days before (+86%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Mental Health Therapy pay trend−1.9% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (7,454 Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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About Marriott

Hospitality
Bethesda, Maryland
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive Salary
Free Meals on Duty
Worldwide Hotel Room Rates
50% off F&B Outlets
Discounts on Shopping
50% off Spa Treatments
£50 Gym Membership
Healthcare Plan