Optical Assistant
- Employer
- Welsh Government
- Location
- Specsavers Merthyr Tydfil Specsavers Opticians Market Square Merthyr Tydfil CF47 8BY
- Salary
- Apprenticeship rates
- Closing date
- 17 Sep 2021
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- Specialism
- Other
- Sector
- Unspecified
- Role Type
- Apprenticeship, Intermediate
- Start Date
- Ongoing
- Duration
- Undisclosed
Job Details
Duties
• Pre-screening customers before they see the Optometrist
• Dispensing Spectacles at all levels
• Contact lens teaches
• Meeting and greeting customers in store
As an Apprentice Optical Assistant, you'll make sure every customer gets a great experience when they come into our store. It means listening to what they want, explaining our offers and products, and dispensing single vision, bifocal and varifocal lenses. You'll work to NHS guidelines (as well as our own high standards), give good, clear advice and make a positive impression, through a polite and professional approach.
We'll continue to develop and expand your knowledge of vision problems, eyecare and our products
Requirements
Skills
• Personable
• Approachable
• Enthusiastic
• Focused on personal development
• Articulate
• Organised
• Conscientious
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements
- GCSE English & Maths (Grade C or above)
Language
Welsh Spoken Skills: No Welsh Written Skills: No
Course details
Qualification:
Retail Skills Foundation Apprenticeship level 2
About the employer
Specsavers Merthyr Tydfil Specsavers Opticians
Market Square
Merthyr Tydfil
CF47 8BY
Disability confident
Yes, we are part of the Disability Confident Scheme from the UK Department for Work and Pensions.
Please note that all apprenticeships are open to everyone. However, some organisations have worked to achieve Disability Confident accreditation. You should always apply for the apprenticeship you feel best suited to.
Interview arrangements
All suitable Applicants will be contacted with interview arrangements
Company
Why an apprenticeship?
As an apprentice you will earn while you train. It’s a great career choice whether you are leaving school or college, returning to work after starting a family or looking for a new career. There’s a wide range of jobs on offer. A job at the Welsh Government is unlike any other in Wales.
At the Welsh Government you’ll be given support and guidance so you can develop your skills in the workplace. You will also need to set aside time to study for your apprenticeship. You’ll be a valued member of the team from day one.
What apprenticeships are available?
We don’t currently have any apprenticeship opportunities open as we have now closed our scheme for 2019. If you’d like to keep updated on the vacancies that we’re advertising, you may want to visit our jobs board: Welsh Government External Vacancies Board.
If you’d like to receive Job Alert e-mails that let you know when we’re advertising a role that suits your preferences, scroll to the bottom of the jobs board, and you’ll see the ‘Create Job Alert’ link. Click this, and follow the on-screen instructions to set up your alerts. You’ll need to log in or create an account as part of this process.
Who can apply?
To be eligible to apply you:
- will be at least 16 years of age at the time of making your application
- will not be in full-time education (you can apply while still attending school/college/university but will have finished or intend to finish your studies by the time your apprenticeship starts)
- will need to meet the Civil Service Nationality requirements to apply.
ALS eligibility
Please note that ALS our training providers have their own eligibility in order to provide the funding required to undertake an apprenticeship. You may not be eligible to apply if:
- you already hold a qualification at Level 3 or above in ICT, Software, Web and Telecoms or a similar subject
- you already hold a qualification at Level 3 or above in Business Administration, Customer Service or a similar subject
What are the benefits?
How much will I be paid?
You will earn £19,240 a year while training. When you pass your apprenticeship you can apply for a permanent job at the Welsh Government. Within 2 years of starting your apprenticeship you could be earning £22,500.
You will get 31 days holidays as well as 10 public and privilege days. We offer flexible working arrangements to help you get the right work/life balance. You will also be eligible for membership of the Civil Service Pension Scheme
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