About this role
Are you ready to take your skills on the road? As a Home Visits Optical Assistant at Specsavers, you can do just that.
If you love your job but are a bit bored, if you love working with patients but want a new challenge, then this role might be for you.
You'll be driving our services to the doorsteps of the nation, providing eye care to the people who are unable to come into our stores. Not only do you help them with their sight, you'll also be bringing smiles and clinical care to the heart of your community.We are looking for an experienced Optical Assistant, who has some supervisory or management experience within optics for this role. You will need to be able to confidently dispense at all levels, measure and fit and hold a full UK driving licence. You will also need to be computer literate and be able to confidently work on your own initiative and manage your time effectively.
Our region covers Worthing, across to brighton and Eastbourne, so you need to be confortable travelling to see our patients
With more 1-on-1 time spent with patients in the place where they feel comfortable, you can really cater to their needs and make a real difference in their lives.
Our business
Our business is based in Lancing and we provide care to vulnerable patients in their own homes relting to their eye care needs.
Our team
We have a wonderful team of dedicated people ready and waiting for you to meet.
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:
Full time, Monday to Friday per week 8.30am-5.30pm (flexiblity required)Salary £26,853 per annumCar allowance of £3,000 per annumBonus Scheme28 days holiday (includes Bank Holidays) pro rataYour birthday as an additional paid day offBenefits include Specsavers Perks - a portal to a world of great everyday discounts and savingsEyecare and hearcare discounts for you and your familyWeCare - our employee support service to help you and your immediate family when you need it most 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:
Current or recent optical experience (at least 6 months-1 year) and you must be able to confidently dispense at all levelsCurrent or recent senior/supervisory/management experience within opticsYou must hold a full UK driving licence and be a confident driverMust be based on Isle of Wight 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 service environment Experience in optics Checked all the boxes? Now's the perfect time to apply!
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