Opticians vacancies and Optical Assistant jobs based in Yorkshire.

Zest Optical recruitment are working with an innovative domiciliary eyecare provider to hire a full time Optical Assistant in Yorkshire.

A growing and innovative domiciliary Eyecare provider are looking for a full time Optical Assistant to help cover the Sheffield, Huddersfield, Leeds, Nottingham and Derby area.

Optical Assistant - Role

• Established around 2 years ago


• Growing rapidly with a presence across the UK


• Experienced Directors from the Domiciliary sector who are trying to do things differently


• Empathy driven eyecare with a person centred approach


• Transforming the outdated model of care home eye tests


• Mainly care homes - 1 to 2 a day


• All aspects of dispensing, adjusting, repairing and fitting of spectacles


• Huge investment into the latest pre-screening and dispensing technology


• Supporting Connect Eyecare Optometrists with delegated functions as part of eye clinic.


• Paperless - app/tablet to update records


• Support from head office


• Working 4 days a week, start at the care home at around 9.30am


• No weekends!


• Specialist training provided including dementia care


• Salary up to £25,000 plus bonus and a fully expensed company car


• Career progression opportunities

Optical Assistant - Requirements

• At least 1 years + experience of working in an Opticians


• Full clean driving licence


• Must be calm, comfortable and confident at all times when talking to patients


• Able to develop relationships with patients


• Kind and caring approach


• Happy to travel

To avoid missing out on this opportunity, please send your CV across to Rebecca Wood using the ‘Apply' link as soon as possible.