Domiciliary Optical Assistant

Specsavers; Billericay, Stafford, Scunthorpe, Maidenhead, Haverfordwest; On-site; GBP 26,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Domiciliary Optical Assistant to bring eye care directly to the homes of those in need. This rewarding role involves driving to various locations, providing essential optical services, and supporting patients with everyday tasks. Join a passionate team committed to making a difference in the community while enjoying great training, a supportive environment, and a range of employee perks. If you're ready to take your skills on the road and make a positive impact, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Benefits

Car allowance

Employee support service

Additional paid day off on birthday

Specsavers Perks - discounts and savings

Qualifications

• Must have previous optical experience and a full UK driving license.
• Experience in a customer-facing environment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide eye care to patients in their homes, ensuring comfort and support.
• Drive to various locations, delivering clinical care and assistance.

Skills

Optical experience

Customer service skills

Confidence using new systems

Full UK driving license

Job description

Role: Domiciliary Optical Assistant

Ready to take your skills on the road? As a home visits optical assistant at Specsavers, you can do just that.

You’ll be driving our services to the doorsteps of the nation, providing eye care to the people who aren’t able to come into our stores. But not only do you help them with their sight, you’ll be able to support them to get basic tasks done that they wouldn’t be able to do without you. Essentially, you’ll be bringing smiles and clinical care to the heart of your community.

Our business

Based in and around the Essex area, you’ll be providing care to vulnerable patients.

Our team

We have a wonderful existing team of dedicated people from optical and administrative backgrounds, who are ready and waiting for you to meet them.

Our cars

You’ll be provided with a car allowance.

What’s on offer?

As well as all the support you need and great training and development opportunities, we have a whole load of benefits on offer for you to enjoy. These include:

• £26,000 per annum
• £3,000 car allowance
• Monday to Friday
• Benefits include Specsavers Perks - a portal to a world of great everyday discounts and savings
• WeCare - our employee support service to help you and your immediate family when you need it most
• Enjoy an additional paid day off on your birthday to celebrate you!

What we’re looking for?

If this is still sounding like a bit of you, we do need you to have a few skills to get started as a home visits optical assistant. These include:

• Previous optical experience
• Must have a full UK driving license

Find out more

If you’ve got all these skills, we’d love for you to apply, but there’s also some desirable experience that could set you apart from the competition if you have it.

This includes:

• Previous experience in a fast-paced customer-facing environment
• Experience in optics
• Basic knowledge/experience of optics
• Be confident using new systems as well as tablet and/or laptop

Checked all the boxes? Now’s the perfect time to apply!