Optical Assistant - Kent - Office Based / Dispensing

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  • Family-run, domiciliary optician that delivers high-quality eye care directly to patients in a care home setting
  • Blend of field & office days
  • Completely flexible package options

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.