Domiciliary Optical Assistant

Specsavers; Bolton; On-site; GBP 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Specsavers is seeking a Domiciliary Optical Assistant to deliver eye care directly to patients in their homes across Bolton. This role offers a salary of £26,000 per annum, including a car allowance for travel. You will support vulnerable patients with their sight while also helping them with everyday tasks. If you have previous optical experience and a full UK driving license, we encourage you to apply!

Benefits

Employee support service (WeCare)

Paid day off on your birthday

Specsavers Perks – discounts and savings

Qualifications

• Previous optical experience essential.
• Full UK driving license required.
• Experience in a fast-paced, customer-facing environment desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide home visits for optical care.
• Support patients with basic tasks.
• Drive to various locations within a designated area.

Skills

Optical experience

Customer service experience

Driving

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 people who aren’t able to come into our stores. Not only will you help them with their sight, but you'll also support them in completing basic tasks they wouldn’t be able to do without you. Essentially, you’ll be bringing smiles and clinical care to your community’s heart.

Our business

Based in Bolton, you’ll cover the Preston/Blackburn/Leyland and Wigan areas, but may be required to travel further on occasion, providing care to vulnerable patients.

Our team

We have a dedicated team of professionals from optical and administrative backgrounds who are ready and eager to meet you.

Our cars

You’ll be provided with a car allowance of £3,000 per annum, allowing you to use your own vehicle to deliver care and services directly to people's homes.

What’s on offer?

Along with comprehensive support, training, and development opportunities, we offer a range of benefits, including:

• £26,000 per annum
• Monday to Friday – core hours are 9am to 5.30pm (flexibility required)
• Benefits include Specsavers Perks — discounts and savings on various products and services
• WeCare — our employee support service for you and your immediate family
• An additional paid day off on your birthday

What we’re looking for?

If this role sounds like a good fit, you’ll need some essential skills to get started as a home visits optical assistant. These include:

• Previous optical experience
• A full UK driving license

Find out more

If you possess these skills, we’d love for you to apply. Additional desirable experience that could set you apart includes:

• Experience in a fast-paced, customer-facing environment
• Experience in optics
• Basic knowledge or experience of optical procedures
• Confidence using new systems, tablets, and laptops

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