Optical Assistant

Inspired Selections; Hounslow; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Job summary

Inspired Recruitment Group is seeking an experienced Domiciliary Optical Assistant to deliver high-quality patient care in clients’ homes across South West London and surrounding areas. The role suits someone who enjoys working independently, with a passion for helping people access eye care outside traditional clinics.

You will dispense spectacles (including varifocals), take frame measurements, and support an optometrist to provide expert care.

Qualifications

• At least 12 months of optical experience.
• Confident working independently.
• Dispensing experience; varifocal experience beneficial.
• Full clean driving licence with access to own vehicle.
• Patient-focused and caring approach.
• Acuitas or care background beneficial but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Support domiciliary eye care clinics.
• Visit patients in their own homes.
• Dispense spectacles including varifocals.
• Take frame measurements and perform adjustments.
• Work with an optometrist to provide expert care.
• Complete around 8–12 dispenses per day.
• Provide a calm, caring and professional service.

Skills

Optical experience

Independent working

Dispensing experience

Driving licence

Patient-focused care

Job description

Domiciliary Optical Assistant - South West London & Surrounding Areas

At Inspired Recruitment Group, we keep things simple: confidential conversations, no pressure, and proper support while you decide what's right for you.

We're working with a respected domiciliary eye care provider looking for an experienced Optical Assistant to deliver outstanding patient care in their own homes across North London and surrounding areas.

This is a rewarding role for someone who enjoys helping people, working independently, and making a genuine difference to patients who may struggle to access traditional high street opticians.

You’ll enjoy a better work-life balance with Monday-Friday working only and no weekends.

Important: You must have at least 12 months' optical experience and a full clean driving licence with access to your own vehicle.

The Role:

• Supporting domiciliary eye care clinics
• Visiting patients in their own homes
• Dispensing spectacles, including varifocals
• Carrying out frame selections, measurements and adjustments
• Working alongside an optometrist to deliver expert care
• Completing around 8-12 dispenses per day
• Providing a calm, caring and professional service

You’ll Need:

• Minimum 12 months' optical experience
• Confidence working independently
• Experience with dispensing (varifocal experience beneficial)
• Full clean driving licence and access to your own vehicle
• A patient-focused and caring approach
• Acuitas or care background is beneficial but not essential

What’s On Offer:

• £28,000 salary
• Approx. £3,000 bonus potential
• Car allowance
• Monday-Friday working only
• No weekends
• Holiday allowance
• Training and career progression
• Supportive working environment

Start: ASAP