Optical Assistant

What’s in it for you?

Optical Assistant Vacancy – S. Walton Eyecare

We’re proud to be an independent practice where patients are always at the heart of what we do. Joining us as an Optical Assistant means becoming part of a friendly, supportive team that values your skills, encourages your development, and welcomes the personality you bring to the role.

At S. Walton Eyecare, we have created a people-first environment where both patients and colleagues feel comfortable and valued. It’s a place where your ideas and contributions matter, and where individuality and skills are celebrated. Whether you’re ready for the next step in your career or looking for a fresh start in an independent practice that genuinely prioritises people over numbers, you’ll feel right at home here.

You will also receive:

• Your birthday off work
• No Sunday or bank holiday working
• Access to Simply Health (claim cashback on healthcare purchases)
• Retail discounts
• Cycle to work scheme

We offer a range of benefits designed to support your wellbeing, development, and work-life balance.

About the Role

We’re looking for a part-time Optical Assistant to join our busy community practice and help us continue delivering exceptional care to our patients. In this role, you’ll play an important part in helping people feel confident and well looked after, offering advice on frames and fittings, sharing your knowledge, and supporting patients throughout their journey with us.

This role would suit someone who genuinely enjoys helping others and takes pride in building trust with patients. You’ll be part of a supportive team that works closely together to provide a high-quality service while looking out for one another. We believe in giving our team the time, tools, and encouragement they need to do their job well, so you can focus on delivering great care without feeling rushed or pressured.

As an Optical Assistant, you’ll help patients with everything from frame styling and lens choices to fittings, adjustments, and aftercare. You’ll share product knowledge that’s tailored to each person’s visual and lifestyle needs, and support patients with more complex prescriptions alongside the wider team. You’ll also assist with the day-to-day running of the practice, help keep displays and equipment looking their best, and be a friendly, reliable point of contact for both patients and colleagues.

Above all, we’re looking for someone who brings a genuine interest in people, a good eye for detail, and a warm, can-do approach to every part of their day.

Additional Information:

• This role is ideal for someone with or without previous experience working in optics
• Our frame selection includes
• This role requires is for 22.5 hours per week, including alternate Saturdays
• We are a team of 6

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What’s Next?

Click apply below and we will ensure you are contacted as soon as possible by one of our team.

Salary – Max

GBP £12.71

Salary – Min

GBP £12.71