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Home Visits Trainee Optical Assistant
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Home Visits Trainee Optical Assistant
Are you looking for the next step in your career? Would you like a role where you can make a real difference? Well, look no further! If you are you ready to take your skills on the road, as a Home Visits Trainee Optical Assistant at Specsavers, you can do just that. As a Home Visits Trainee Optical Assistant, you’ll ensure the delivery of a high-quality professional service to patients in their own homes and in some care home settings. You must have high standards of customer care, in short, you will make sure every customer has a great experience with us. Full training and support will be offered. If you are looking for a change and want more diversity and freedom in your working day, then this role could be perfect 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. If you have current or recent optical experience, then we definitely want to hear from you too! Our Business Once fully trained, you’ll be providing care to vulnerable patients in their own homes across our territory in Aberdeen, Thurso, Wick and the Isle of Skye, so our ideal candidate will be based in Aberdeen. Please note that there will be overnight stays away from home required in this role. Our Team We have a wonderful existing team of dedicated people from optical and administrative backgrounds, who are ready and waiting for you to meet them. Our Cars You’ll be provided with a pool car. 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:
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Salary £26,925 per annum Pool Car Bonus Scheme Full-time – Monday to Friday 9am-5.30pm (flexibility required) Part-time hours can be considered (minimum of 3 days per week) 28 days holiday (includes Bank Holidays) Enjoy an additional paid day off on your birthday to celebrate you! Benefits include Specsavers Perks - a portal to a world of great everyday discounts and savings WeCare - our employee support service to help you and your immediate family when you need it most
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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 Trainee Optical Assistant. These include: Current or recent experience in a fast-paced customer facing environmentHold a full UK driving licence and be a confident driver Other Requirements This role is deemed to be regulated activity under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. An enhanced DBS and barring list check will be required prior to commencement of the role and repeated every 3 years 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:
Current or recent experience in optics and able to confidently dispense at all levels, measure and fit Be confident using new systems as well as tablet and / or laptop
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