Domiciliary Optical Assistant

Specsavers; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Specsavers is seeking a Domiciliary Optical Assistant to provide eye care services directly to patients' homes in the NW region. This role involves driving to patients, offering clinical care, and enhancing community well-being. The position includes a car allowance and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Car allowance of £3,000 per annum

Specsavers Perks - discounts and savings

Employee support service (WeCare)

Additional paid day off on birthday

Qualifications

• Must have a full UK driving license.

Responsibilities

• Provide eye care to patients at home.
• Support patients with basic tasks.

Skills

Previous optical experience

Customer-facing experience

Confidence using new systems

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. 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 the heart of your community.

Our business

Based in Bolton, you’ll cover the NW region up to Barrow-In-Furness on occasion, 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.

Our cars

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

What’s on offer?

Along with all the support you need and great 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 - 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
• An additional paid day off on your birthday!

What we’re looking for?

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

• Previous 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!