Optical Assistant
Location: Kent (domiciliary & office-based)
Salary: Fully flexible / open to discussion
Hours: Completely flexible - full-time, part-time or bespoke patterns considered
About the Opportunity
This is a genuinely different kind of Optical Assistant role.
You'll be joining a family-run, domiciliary optician that delivers high-quality eye care directly to patients in a care home setting. The focus here is on time, relationships and meaningful care - not targets or conveyor-belt dispensing.
If you enjoy variety, autonomy and meeting people from all walks of life, this role offers a refreshing alternative to traditional practice-based work.
The Role
Your week will be deliberately split to give you balance and variety:
* Out in the field:
Accompanying the Optometrist on care-home visits, supporting patients with frame selection, dispensing advice and personalised recommendations.
* Office-based days:
Coordinating lens and frame orders, liaising with suppliers, updating families on progress and ensuring every dispense is delivered accurately, smoothly and on time.
You'll play a key role in ensuring continuity of care from consultation through to delivery and aftercare.
About You
* Proven track record in the optical industry
* Comfortable working independently and out in the community
* Patient-focused, personable and organised
* Enjoys variety and building genuine relationships with patients
* Full driving licence preferred due to domiciliary work
What's On Offer
* Total flexibility on salary, hours and working pattern
* A refreshing alternative to high-street practice life
* A role split between being out on the road and office-based work
* Exposure to a wide range of patients, settings and experiences
* Supportive, close-knit team with a strong purpose and values
* The opportunity to make a real difference to people who truly value your care
How to Apply
For a confidential conversation to find out more, click the 'apply' link, or get in touch via WhatsApp.
This is an opportunity to step away from routine and into a role where your skills, time and care genuinely matter.
Contact: Kieran Lindley
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