Domiciliary Optical Assistant Bolton

Specsavers; East Bolton Moor; On-site; GBP 24,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Domiciliary Optical Assistant to deliver essential eye care services directly to patients' homes. In this rewarding role, you will utilize your optical experience and driving skills to reach vulnerable individuals, ensuring they receive the care they need. You'll enjoy a supportive environment with opportunities for training and development, along with a competitive salary and benefits that enhance your work-life balance. If you're passionate about making a difference in your community and have the required skills, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Car allowance

Employee support service

Additional paid day off on birthday

Discounts and savings portal

Qualifications

• Previous optical experience is essential for this role.
• A valid UK driving license is required to travel to patients' homes.

Responsibilities

• Provide eye care services to patients in their homes.
• Assist patients with basic tasks and ensure their comfort.

Skills

Optical experience

Full UK driving license

Customer service skills

Comfort with using tablets and laptops

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 might struggle with without your assistance. 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 dedicated team of professionals from optical and administrative backgrounds, ready and waiting for you to join.

Our cars

You’ll be provided with a car allowance of £3,000 per annum, which you can use with 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:

• £24,000 per annum
• Monday to Friday – core hours are 9am to 5.30pm (flexibility required)
• Benefits include Specsavers Perks — discounts and savings portal
• 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 sounds like a good fit, we do require you to have certain skills to start as a home visits optical assistant. These include:

• Previous optical experience
• Full UK driving license

Find out more

If you possess these skills, we encourage you to apply. There are also some desirable experiences that could set you apart, such as:

• Experience in a fast-paced, customer-facing environment
• Optical experience or knowledge
• Comfort with using new systems, tablets, and laptops

If you tick all the boxes, now’s the perfect time to apply!